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11 Apr 2026

LATEST: Kildare Gardaí appeal for videos of local fight with hatchets and wheel braces

Kildare Gardaí looking for footage of local fight with hatchets and wheel braces

FILE PHOTO / PIXABAY

Gardaí are appealing for information on a fight involving several men in Athy on Tuesday at around 1pm.

The incident happened on Barrow Quay between six men and four men armed with hatchet and wheel braces. 

Four arrests were made by Athy Gardaí who were quickly on the scene. 

Damage was caused to a Ford car in the area during the incident, which happened near Athy Courthouse.

Athy Gardaí are appealing for any information on the incident, including mobile phone footage or dash cam footage. 

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