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Case No. 20912Assault and criminal damage · Co. Kildare · 30 Oct 2026

Kildare fire service appeals after crew assaulted and engine damaged

On the night of 30 October 2026, a Kildare fire crew was attacked with stones, rocks and other projectiles while responding to a call at Dolphins Barn, where a car had been driven into a bonfire. One firefighter was injured and a fire appliance had a window shattered, taking it out of service for repairs. No suspect has been named and no arrest or charge has been reported. Kildare Fire Services issued a public appeal for respect following the attack, noting that Dublin Fire Brigade expected hundreds of calls on Halloween night due to bonfires and fireworks.

  1. Reported31 Oct
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  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A Kildare fire crew was attacked with stones, rocks and other projectiles on the night of 30 October 2026.
  • One firefighter was injured in the attack.
  • A fire appliance had a window shattered and was taken out of service for repairs.
Where
The crew had been called to a car driven into a bonfire at Dolphins Barn in Kildare.
Other details
  • Kildare Fire Services issued a public appeal for respect following the attack.
  • Dublin Fire Brigade expected hundreds of calls on Halloween night due to bonfires and fireworks.
  • Last Halloween, Dublin Fire Brigade received more than 200 fire-related calls before 8pm.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Kildare fire crew was attacked with stones, rocks and other projectiles on Friday night. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatOne member of staff was injured in the attack. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatA fire appliance sustained damage including a smashed window. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatA violent attack on first responders left one firefighter injured. (extra.ie)
  • whatAn emergency engine was taken out of service. (extra.ie)
  • whatA group threw stones, rocks and other projectiles at the vehicle. (extra.ie)
  • whatA window on the vehicle was shattered. (extra.ie)
  • whatA staff member was injured in the attack. (extra.ie)
  • otherThe damaged appliance would have to be taken out of service for repairs. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherDublin Fire Brigade expected hundreds of calls on Halloween night due to bonfires and fireworks. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherDolphins Barn firefighters were called to a car driven into a bonfire on Friday. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherLast Halloween, Dublin Fire Brigade received more than 200 fire-related calls before 8pm. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherKildare Fire Services are appealing to the public for respect. (extra.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 1 Nov2026
    Reportedextra.ie, its first report
    Firefighter injured and engine out of service after Halloween attack

    Kildare Fire Services issue a public appeal for respect following the attack on their crew.

    victimsuspect
  2. 31 Oct2026
    Reportedthejournal.ie, first report
    Kildare fire crew attacked as public urged to behave responsibly this Halloween

    Reports the attack on a Kildare fire crew on Friday night, the staff injury, the appliance damage and the fire service's Halloween appeal. No suspect, arrest or garda investigation is mentioned.

    victim

Changed after publication

facts outlets added, removed or corrected

thejournal.ie, 1 Nov 2026, 11:47: Kildare fire crew attacked as public urged to behave responsibly this Halloween

  • CorrectedThe location of the collision was specified as Dublin city centre rather than just city centre (was Man (20s) in critical condition following collision in city centre, now Man (20s) in critical condition following collision in Dublin city centre)