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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7891Criminal damage · Co. Kildare · 24 Sep 2026

Gardaí investigate criminal damage to AIB bank in Athy

The front of the AIB branch on Duke Street in Athy, County Kildare, was spray-painted in red at about 9.10pm on Thursday 24 September 2026, and the bank manager discovered the damage the next morning. Gardaí are investigating the criminal damage, reviewing CCTV footage and appealing for anyone with information to contact Athy Garda Station. KFM reported that the words 'Drop Snyk' were sprayed on the branch, and AIB is facing protests over an alleged proposed $1.2 million cybersecurity contract with Snyk. In the latest report, dated 30 September 2026, no suspect has been arrested or charged and the investigation is ongoing.

  1. Reported30 Sep
  2. Arrested
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The front of the AIB branch was spray-painted in red.
Where
The AIB branch is on Duke Street in Athy, County Kildare.
When
  • The incident occurred at about 9.10pm on Thursday 24 September 2026.
  • The bank manager discovered the damage on the morning of Friday 25 September 2026.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are investigating the criminal damage and examining CCTV footage of the incident.
  • Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact Athy Garda Station.
  • The investigation is ongoing as of the latest report on 30 September 2026.
Other details
  • KFM reported that the words 'Drop Snyk' were sprayed on the branch.
  • AIB is facing protests over an alleged proposed $1.2 million cybersecurity contract with Snyk.
  • Garda Aidan McGuane highlighted the vandalism during a guest appearance on KFM.
Charges
No suspect has been arrested or charged, according to the reports.
In court
No court proceedings are reported.
Sentence
No sentence is reported.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe front of the AIB branch was spray-painted in red. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe AIB branch is on Duke Street in Athy, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred at about 9.10pm on Thursday 24 September. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe bank manager discovered the damage on the morning of Friday 25 September. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the criminal damage. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí are examining CCTV footage of the incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact Athy Garda Station. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe investigation is ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherKFM reported that the words 'Drop Snyk' were sprayed on the branch. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherAIB is facing protests over an alleged proposed $1.2 million cybersecurity contract with Snyk. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGarda Aidan McGuane highlighted the vandalism during a guest appearance on KFM. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Sep2026
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardaí investigating criminal damage incident at Kildare bank

    Adds the Garda appeal for information (Athy Garda Station), the CCTV review, the discovery by the bank manager, the 'Drop Snyk' slogan reported separately by KFM, and the context of protests over AIB's proposed Snyk contract. No suspect, arrest or charge is reported.