Explosion Investigation – Kilkenny

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Gardaí at Kilkenny Garda Station are investigating an explosion incident that occurred on Friday 1st March 2024 at St Joseph’s Road, Kilkenny City - approximately 1:10am.

On the date in question, Gardaí believe a blue Kia Ceed travelled along Stephen Street, Kilkenny, passing Butts Green and onto St. Josephs Road. The car reached Lord Edward Street and turned around, going back into the Butts / St. Josephs Road. An explosive device was placed under a car in a driveway of a house. An explosion occurred and the suspect car immediately left the area traveling in the direction it arrived - from St. Josephs Road heading in the direction of Dominic Street, onto Old Callan Road, Ring Road N76 and in the direction of Templemartin, Kilkenny, N10.

Suspect Vehicle:

The suspect vehicle is believed to be a blue Kia Ceed, petrol blue in colour, between 2012-2018 registration.

Garda Appeal:

Gardaí wish to appeal to any members of the public that may have any information in relation to this incident to contact them.
Did you observe a Kia Ceed, petrol blue colour, 2012 – 2018 registration acting suspiciously in the early hours of the 1st March 2024?
Gardaí believe this is a case of mistaken identity. And although there was significant damage done to the vehicle, thankfully nobody was injured.