News - Burglary

Burglary rates increase by nearly 30% in local Garda division

Nationally, burglaries increased by 2 per cent, with just over 2 thousand 100 incidents happening in Quarter 1 of this year alone.

Jul 14, 2026 13:19

The 30-year-old was convicted of being in possession of goods stolen during the burglaries.

Jul 8, 2026 14:04

The break-in happened at around 7pm in the Castlerea area on Thursday, June 25th.

Jun 30, 2026 17:46

Launched in 2015, the aim of Operation Thor is to tackle the traditional rise in burglaries during the darker winter months.

Apr 22, 2026 17:33

Gardaí attended the scene at a business premises at Payne's Lane at 9:25 pm on Tuesday.

Apr 2, 2026 13:46

No arrests have been made.

Mar 20, 2026 10:58

Eugene Traynor, 48, with an address at Aderrig Square, Adamstown, Lucan, Co Dublin, was jailed for six and a half years.

Mar 13, 2026 07:25

He pleaded guilty to the aggravated burglary, during which he shouted an expletive followed by the words "wrong house."

Jan 23, 2026 12:32

No arrests have been made and anyone with any information is being urged to contact Longford Garda Station on 043-3350570

Dec 19, 2025 08:09

That's according to research compiled by Phonewatch, which studied data from the Central Statistics Office.

Nov 17, 2025 13:07

No arrests have been made.

Oct 8, 2025 07:23

No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

Sep 3, 2025 10:11

Gardaí say a silver car was observed outside the property that afternoon, and are calling for anyone with information about the car to inform them.

Aug 8, 2025 18:25

Inquiries are ongoing.

Mar 31, 2025 16:48

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