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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 31039Criminal damage by fire (arson) · Co. Kildare · 28 Oct 2026

Gardaí investigating criminal damage by fire at Celbridge playground

A group of youths started a fire at a playground in Celbridge, County Kildare, on the evening of Wednesday, October 28, at approximately 10:30pm. The youths fled the scene when Gardaí arrived. No arrests or charges have been reported. Investigations are ongoing and an appeal has been made for anyone with information to contact Celbridge Garda Station.

  1. Reported5 Nov
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A group of youths started a fire at a playground in Celbridge.
  • The youths fled the playground when Gardaí arrived at the scene.
When
The incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, October 28, at approximately 10:30pm.
Where
The incident took place at a playground in Celbridge, County Kildare.
Investigation
  • Gardaí responded to reports of criminal damage by fire in Celbridge.
  • Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
  • An appeal was made for anyone with information to contact Celbridge Garda Station on 01 628 8222.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA group of youths started a fire at a playground in Celbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe youths fled the playground once Gardaí arrived at the scene. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, October 28. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred at approximately 10:30pm. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí responded to reports of criminal damage by fire in Celbridge, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationInvestigations into the incident are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationAn appeal was made for anyone with information to contact Celbridge Garda Station on 01 628 8222. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Nov2026
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardaí probing criminal damage by fire incident at Kildare playground

    First report of the incident, relayed by Garda Ann-Marie Reilly on KFM and confirmed by a garda spokesperson. No arrests or charges reported.

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