Leaf blower stolen from Kilcullen graveyard

A leaf-blower was stolen this afternoon from St Brigid's Cemetery while it was being tidied up, writes Brian Byrne. The item, valued at €800, was among equipment being used by John Brady and his son James.

The theft occurred at about 4pm, by perpetrators driving a saloon car, black or blue. "We noticed a car driving in but didn't really pay much attention," John told the Diary this evening. "But then we saw the blower being taken into the car."

When they reported the matter to the Gardai, they were told that thieves are targeting cemeteries, looking for unattended cars with property worth stealing. "We didn't get any more details about the car, or the number, but we're hoping that somebody may have seen something in McGarry's Lane," John says.

If anyone did see something that clicks with them, contact Kilcullen Gardai at 045 481212.

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