Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15622Attempted burglary · Co. Kildare · 21 Oct 2026

Attempted burglary at Kildare construction site under garda investigation

An attempted burglary took place on the evening of Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at a construction compound for Uisce Éireann in County Kildare, and was reported to gardaí shortly before 8pm. Sources place the site at Ballinakill, Kilcock, or in Enfield, County Kildare. Nothing was taken or damaged, and the perpetrator or perpetrators are believed to have fled in a black Volkswagen Passat. Details were first published on 30 October 2026, and gardaí say the investigation is ongoing, with no arrest reported and an appeal for information to Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800.

  1. Reported30 Oct
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
An attempted burglary occurred at a construction compound for Uisce Éireann in County Kildare.
Where
Sources place the site at Ballinakill, Kilcock, or in Enfield, County Kildare, as described by a garda spokesperson.
When
  • The incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
  • The incident was reported to gardaí shortly before 8pm.
Weapon
No weapon is mentioned in the sources.
Investigation
  • It is believed the perpetrator or perpetrators fled the scene in a black Volkswagen Passat.
  • Gardaí are investigating the incident and the investigation is ongoing.
  • No arrest or charge has been reported.
Other details
  • Nothing was taken from the site and no damage was done to property on the site.
  • The first report was published by kildarenow.com on 30 October 2026, based on a radio interview with Garda Mo Nerney and a garda spokesperson's statement.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn attempted burglary occurred at a construction site in County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe site is at a construction site in Ballinakill, Kilcock. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereA garda spokesperson described the site as a building site in Enfield, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, October 21. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident was reported to gardaí shortly before 8pm. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationIt is believed the perpetrator(s) fled the scene in a black Volkswagen Passat car. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the incident and the investigation is ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe site is a construction compound for Irish Water (Uisce Éireann). (kildarenow.com)
  • otherNothing was taken from the site and no damage was done to property on the site. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherAnyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Oct2026
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Attempted burglary at Kildare construction site leads to garda investigation

    First report of this incident, based on a radio interview with Garda Mo Nerney and a garda spokesperson's statement to the Leinster Leader. Gives the location, the fact that nothing was taken, the suspected getaway vehicle and the appeal for information.