Thursday 5 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 31053Burglary and criminal damage · Co. Dublin

Bakery closes after burglary and criminal damage in Drumcondra

Donnelly's Home Bakery, a long-standing independent bakery in Drumcondra South, Dublin, was the subject of a burglary and criminal damage earlier in the week of 5 November 2026. The owners said on Thursday that the extensive damage left the premises in a condition where it was not possible to operate, and the bakery closed. Extra.ie reported it had contacted An Garda Síochána, but no arrests or suspects had been identified as of the report.

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Key facts

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What happened
A burglary and criminal damage occurred at Donnelly's Home Bakery.
Where
Donnelly's Home Bakery is a long-standing independent bakery in Drumcondra South, Dublin.
When
The bakery announced its closure on Thursday, 5 November 2026, after the incident earlier that week.
Cause
The owners described the damage as extensive, resulting from a reckless act of burglary.
Investigation
Extra.ie said it had contacted An Garda Síochána.
Other details
The owners said the bakery was left in a condition where it was not possible to operate.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe bakery suffered a burglary and criminal damage. (extra.ie)
  • whereDonnelly's Home Bakery is a long-standing independent bakery in Drumcondra South, Dublin. (extra.ie)
  • whenThe bakery said on Thursday that it would not open after the burglary and criminal damage. (extra.ie)
  • investigationExtra.ie said it had contacted An Garda Síochána. (extra.ie)
  • otherThe owners said the bakery was left in a condition where it was not possible to operate. (extra.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Nov2026
    Reportedextra.ie, first report
    Dublin bakery closes after burglary causes 'extensive damage'

    Reports the bakery's closure after the burglary and criminal damage, based on the owners' social media statement. Extra.ie says it has contacted Gardaí, and the article gives no Garda comment, arrests or suspects.