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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10090Burglary · Co. Kildare

Gardaí investigate burglary at Newbridge ESB station

Gardaí are investigating a burglary at an ESB station in Newbridge, Co Kildare, which took place between 2 and 8 April 2026. An employee found that a container at the site had been broken into and that a ladder from it had been used to climb a fence into a restricted area, where copper wire worth over €5,000 was stolen. Details were given on Kfm on 15 April 2026 by Gda Aidan McGuane of Maynooth Garda Station, and no suspect has been named in the reports. As of 16 April 2026, gardaí are reviewing CCTV footage and asking anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440180.

  1. Reported16 Apr
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí are investigating a burglary at an ESB station in Newbridge, Co Kildare.
  • An employee discovered that a container at the ESB site had been broken into.
  • Inside the restricted area, the culprits had access to copper wire and stole a large amount of it, worth over €5,000.
Where
The burglary took place at an ESB station in Newbridge, Co Kildare.
When
  • The burglary occurred between 2 and 8 April 2026.
  • Details of the burglary were given on Kfm's Crime Slot on 15 April 2026.
Cause
A ladder from the container was used to climb over a fence into a restricted area.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are viewing CCTV footage from the area.
  • Gardaí are asking the public for information on anyone seen acting suspiciously in the area at the time.
Other details
  • Gda Aidan McGuane of Maynooth Garda Station gave the details on Kfm.
  • No suspect or victim is named in the reports.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440180.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating a burglary at an ESB station in Newbridge, Co Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatAn employee discovered that a container at the ESB site had been broken into. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatA ladder from the container was used to climb over a fence into a restricted area. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatOnce in the restricted area, the suspects had access to copper wire, and stole a large amount of it. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe culprits stole over €5,000 worth of copper wire. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe burglary took place at an ESB station in Newbridge, Co Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe burglary occurred between 2 and 8 April 2026. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí are viewing CCTV footage. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí are asking the public for information on anyone seen acting suspiciously in the area at the time. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherAnyone with information is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station at 045 440180. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Apr2026
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Garda probe launched following burglary at Kildare ESB station

    Reports a burglary at an ESB station in Newbridge with over €5,000 of copper wire stolen; gardaí are reviewing CCTV and appealing for information. No suspect or victim is named.