PHOTOS: Fire breaks out at boarded up property in this Kildare town
Public disorder offences at the property had previously been reported to An Garda Síochána
A fire broke out a property in County Kildare which was recently boarded up.
Firefighters at the scene of the blaze. All photographs supplied
The same person had also been in touch with the Leader earlier this week to recount their concerns about the property.
According to them, the property had previously been broken into and was taken over by "squatters".
"Most people that have lived on this road for generations are now old age pensioners," they said. "To have this happening meters away from elderly people and very small children is nothing short of terrifying."
The Mayor of the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District, Fine Gael councillor Peggy O'Dwyer, was asked by the Leinster Leader about the property and responded that she has been in contact with local gardaí in relation to the premises.
When asked by the Leinster Leader about the situation concerning the property, a garda spokesperson explained: "Gardaí are aware of public order offences at a property in Newbridge, County Kildare that were reported on June 17, 2025."
The spokesperson added that "investigations are ongoing" at present.
In addition, Mayor O'Dwyer gave assurances to the Leader that she will "keep an eye" on the situation.
However, the resident in question was disheartened by this development — they said: "This has been done before and it didn’t make a difference. The owner has refused to take any responsibility.
"There are very small children living [in the nearby area] and this [alleged activity] is what they’re looking at every day."