Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9876Attempted burglary · Co. Kildare · 21 Apr 2026

Attempted burglary with crowbar on Eyrefield Road, Newbridge, Kildare

On the evening of Tuesday 21 April 2026, at about 8.30pm, two males with their faces covered attempted to break into a home on Eyrefield Road in Newbridge, County Kildare, using a crowbar. The homeowner spotted them and they fled. Garda Brian Carroll gave details of the incident on KFM, and the report was published on 29 April 2026. Gardaí have canvassed for CCTV and are asking anyone with information or footage to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180. As of 29 April 2026 the investigation is ongoing and no arrest or charge has been reported.

  1. Reported29 Apr
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Two males attempted to break into a County Kildare home using a crowbar.
  • The homeowner spotted the two males, who then fled from the property.
Other details
  • The two males had their faces covered.
  • Details of the incident were given by Garda Brian Carroll on KFM, and the report was published on 29 April 2026.
Where
The incident took place at a property on Eyrefield Road in Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The incident occurred on the evening of Tuesday 21 April 2026, at about 8.30pm.
Weapon
The males used a crowbar in the attempted break-in.
Investigation
  • Gardaí have canvassed for CCTV.
  • Anyone with information or footage can contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180.
  • The investigation is ongoing.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported as of 29 April 2026.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo males attempted to break into a County Kildare home using a crowbar. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe homeowner spotted the two males, who then fled from the property. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident took place at a property on Eyrefield Road in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on the evening of Tuesday 21 April, at about 8.30pm. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponThe males used a crowbar in the attempted break-in. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí have canvassed for CCTV. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationAnyone with information or footage can contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe investigation is ongoing. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Apr2026
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Duo attempted to break into Kildare home with crowbar, garda says

    First published report of this incident, with details from Garda Brian Carroll on KFM and a Leinster Leader garda spokesperson statement. It gives the date, location, weapon and the homeowner's account. No arrest or charge has been reported.

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