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Case No. 13854Criminal damage by fire · Co. Kildare · 24 Apr 2025

Criminal damage by fire to bollard and welfare unit in Celbridge

Gardaí are investigating criminal damage by fire in which a toilet roll bollard and a welfare unit were set alight in the Donaghcumper area of Celbridge, Co. Kildare, on the morning of Thursday, 24 April 2025, with damage valued at around €3,400 and no injuries reported. Gardaí say the fire was set by the perpetrator, but the sources do not name a victim or a suspect. Garda Brian Carroll of Newbridge Garda Station discussed the case on KFM on 30 April 2025, and the investigation is ongoing. No arrest, charge, court appearance or sentence is reported, and anyone with information is asked to contact Celbridge Garda Station on 01 628 8222.

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

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What happened
A toilet roll bollard and a welfare unit were set alight.
Where
The incident took place in the Donaghcumper area of Celbridge, which is on the Leixlip Road, County Kildare.
When
Gardaí received a report of the incident on the morning of Thursday, 24 April 2025.
Cause
Gardaí say the fire was set by the perpetrator.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are investigating the incident and investigations are ongoing.
  • Garda Brian Carroll of Newbridge Garda Station discussed the case on KFM on 30 April 2025.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Celbridge Garda Station on 01 628 8222.
Other details
  • The damage was valued at around €3,400.
  • No injuries were reported.
  • The offence is recorded as criminal damage by fire.
Charges
No arrest or charge is reported in the facts or articles provided.
In court
No court proceedings are reported.
Sentence
No sentence is reported.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA toilet roll bollard and a welfare unit were set alight. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident took place in the Donaghcumper area of Celbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenGardaí received a report of the incident on the morning of Thursday, 24 April 2025. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe fire was set by the perpetrator. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating and investigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Celbridge Garda Station on 01 628 8222. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe damage was valued at around €3,400. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Apr2025
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare gardaí probing criminal damage by fire incident on the Leixlip Road

    Gardaí describe the incident as criminal damage by fire at Donaghcumper, Celbridge, with around €3,400 in damage, no injuries, and an appeal for information to Celbridge Garda Station.