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23 Feb 2026

Searches scheduled following reports of individual entering river in Kildare

The individual entered the river yesterday morning

Searches scheduled following reports of individual entering river in Kildare

Searches scheduled following reports of individual entering river in Kildare. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Searches are scheduled to commence today (February 23) following reports of an individual entering into a river in South Kildare.

When asked by the Leinster Leader about this development, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána explained: "Searches were underway at the River Barrow, Athy, following reports of an individual entering the water shortly after 11am on Sunday, February 22 last."

The spokesperson added that the searches are scheduled to resume today.

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