Gardaí have frequently experienced issues with anti-social behaviour during this period
A Naas Garda has detailed issues experienced by Gardaí throughout the week and in the lead up to Halloween night, describing it as a "very busy night".
Garda Ann Marie Reilly has said that investigations are ongoing into numerous incidents of public order and criminal damage across the county on 31 October.
Newbridge Public Order Incident
Speaking on Kildare Today, Garda Reilly alluded to a public order incident on Rossconnell walk in Newbridge which a patrol car had "fireworks and objects thrown at it".
A bonfire was also erected there which hindered the exit and entrance to the estate by "a large crowd of youths".
Gardaí are also asking people to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 431 212 with any information in relation to this incident.
Incident At John Sweeney Park, Carlow
Gardaí are also investigating an incident of public order criminal damage, in which a "large group of youths" set up a bonfire causing "quite a barricade" to the entrance and exit of the estate.
Gardaí and the Fire Service members attended the scene and had rocks and fireworks thrown at them.
Garda Reilly said the group attempted to "draw in" the emergency service for a confrontation, but were dispersed safely without any major incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Carlow Garda Station on 059 913 6620
Thankful To The Public
Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance in reporting crimes, bonfires and fireworks across the busy season.
"There was many incidents of criminal damage and public order incidents reported to Gardai on Halloween night, and a number of investigations are continuing to be carried out.
"There was many incidents of anti-social behaviour carried out in Kildare and Carlow," added Garda Reilly.
She said that preparations had been successful to allow the force to deal with the festive period, while also citing the importance of Operation Tombola as a means of preventing criminal activity in the lead up to Halloween.
The full interview can be heard below:
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