Gardai investigate fire at well known Arklow pub

Garda forensics at the scene in Arklow

Gardai are investigating the cause of a fire at the well known Gin Mill pub on Arklow's Main Street.

Fire units from Arklow and Wicklow were called to the scene just be fore 4.30 am on Sunday morning.

The ESB and Arklow town council were also called to cut off electric and water supply to the building.

It is understood a compartment to the rear of the pub was extensively damaged with the main building suffering from smoke and water damage, the fire services were able to contain the fire which did not reach the main building.

A couple who were in an adjoining building were evacuated however there were no injuries.