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05 Mar 2026

VIDEO: Kildare GAA club issues statement after major fire on property

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Newbridge

VIDEO: Kildare GAA club issues statement after major fire on property

The blaze was situated at the back of the busy club's sauna facilities in Rickardstown. 

A major fire has broke out at Sarsfields GAA club in Newbridge, Co Kildare yesterday evening. 
The blaze was situated at the back of the busy club's sauna facilities in Rickardstown. 
Emergency services including Kildare Fire Service rushed to the scene and extinguished the flames. 
Thick dark smoke billowed from the scene into the surrounding area. 
Sarsfields later posted a statement on its social media. 
The statement said: 

"Following the recent fire at the Saunas4u, we are happy to confirm that everyone is safe and no one was hurt.

"We would like to thank the emergency services for their prompt response and support.

"We are thinking of everyone at Saunas4u and their staff at this difficult time."

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