Goalposts stolen from Kildare soccer club catering for 70 kids

Three of four aluminium goalposts belonging to Caragh Celtic FC were taken in a recent robbery.

The club caters for up to 70 schoolkids aged from six up to 12.

Interim club secretary Alistair Conway told KildareNow: "We have only recently discovered that three of our four goal posts have been taken.

"They were being kept in somebody's private yard close to the club.

"We are now facing a new football season with no goal posts and this is both embarrassing and frustrating for the children that wish to play soccer."

"We were hoping to let people know about this and to see if anyone can help us with having them returned."

The club is holding a fundraiser soccer blitz to help buy new goalposts.

Alistair said: "It takes place on Saturday, August 27 t  at 1pm (registration at 12.30pm) in Eire Og. This is open to everyone and not just club members and the cost for this is €5 per child and €10 per family, open to ages under 8 up to under 16."