A 20-year-old man, Evan Moore, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in the November 2023 Dublin riots, during which he vandalized and set fire to a Luas tram. Moore, from Grangemore Road in Donaghmede, Dublin, shattered the tram’s windows and brought a burning bin onboard, causing extensive damage estimated at €5 million (£4.34 million). The incident forced the suspension of tram services for 24 hours. Moore, who was 18 at the time, ignored a text from his mother urging him to leave the city center before the situation escalated. Six months later, he was identified by gardaí (Irish police) during an anti-immigration protest and admitted to his involvement in the riots. Footage showed him carrying the burning bin onto the tram. Moore, who has no prior convictions, was described by his defense as coming from a respectable family but having brought ‘shame’ upon them. He is currently attending school in prison and has a college placement as an electrician upon release. The riots erupted hours after a stabbing incident near a primary school left a woman and three children injured. During the unrest, rioters set off flares, looted shops, and attacked police. Judge Orla Crowe emphasized the severity of the riots, calling them the most serious incident in Dublin in years. She noted Moore’s remorse, his guilty plea, and his participation in an anti-racism course, ultimately sentencing him to four years with the last 12 months suspended.