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Ireland Crime

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

Gardaí investigate attempted burglary at Kildare construction site

An attempted burglary occurred at a construction compound for Irish Water (Uisce Éireann) in County Kildare on the evening of Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The incident was reported to gardaí shortly before 8pm. Nothing was taken from the site and no damage was done to property. It is believed the perpetrator(s) fled the scene in a black Volkswagen Passat. Gardaí are investigating and have appealed for information to Leixlip Garda Station.

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

consolidated from all reports
What happened
An attempted burglary occurred at a construction compound for Irish Water (Uisce Éireann).
Where
The site is in Ballinakill, Kilcock, County Kildare, though a garda spokesperson described it as a building site in Enfield, County Kildare.
When
The incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, October 21, 2026, and was reported to gardaí shortly before 8pm.
Investigation
  • It is believed the perpetrator(s) fled the scene in a black Volkswagen Passat.
  • Gardaí are investigating the incident and the investigation is ongoing.
Other details
  • Nothing was taken from the site and no damage was done to property.
  • 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.