Kildare pub targeted in early morning burglary

A pub located in County Kildare was recently targeted by burglars.

The crime was highlighted on KFM yesterday (July 9 last) by Garda Mo Nerney, who appeared on the radio station as a guest during one of its programmes.

Gda Nurney explained that in the early hours of Thursday, July 3 last, four men, who were "covered up" by items of clothing, parked beside The Abbey Lodge pub in Celbridge.

According to Gda Nerney, three of the four men emerged from the vehicle, which was a black BMW S30 Saloon and was stolen the previously day from a region in Clondalkin, County Dublin (the vehicle has since been recovered).

She further said that the trio smashed a window on the premises and proceeded to enter into the premises. 

However, the trio ended up leaving a short time later "empty handed".

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Gda Nurney also said that gardaí are also examining the possibility that the incident may be linked to another Celbridge burglary, which occurred on the same day.

She concluded by urging anyone with information about the pub burglary incident to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800 or Celbridge Garda Station on 01 628 8222.

When asked by the Leinster Leader about this crime, a garda spokesperson responded: "Gardaí attended the scene of a burglary of a business premises on the Dublin Road Celbridge, County Kildare on Thursday, July 3, 2025 between the hours of 4.45 am and 6.49am."

The spokesperson added that the investigation is ongoing at present.