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Case No. 7981Burglary · Co. Donegal · 18 Sep 2026

Batteries stolen from tractor in Lifford business burglary

Batteries were stolen from a tractor parked outside a business premises on the Ballyduff Road, Lifford, Co Donegal, during a burglary between 6pm on Friday 18 September and 1pm on 19 September 2026. A door was damaged and a window smashed, and entry was gained to the office area, though nothing was taken from inside. Donegal Live first reported the case on 22 September 2026. Gardaí in Letterkenny are appealing to anyone who saw suspicious activity, vehicles or people in the area during those times, and no arrest or charge is reported.

  1. Reported22 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Batteries were stolen from a tractor during a burglary at a business premises in Lifford.
  • Two batteries were stolen from a tractor parked outside the premises.
  • A door of the building was damaged and a window was smashed.
Where
The business premises is on the Ballyduff Road, Lifford, Co Donegal.
When
The burglary took place between 6pm on Friday 18 September and 1pm on 19 September 2026.
Other details
  • Entry was gained to the office area but nothing was stolen from within.
  • The case was first reported by Donegal Live on 22 September 2026, and no arrest or charge is reported in the articles.
Investigation
Gardaí in Letterkenny are appealing to anyone who observed suspicious activity, vehicles or people in the area during those times.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBatteries were stolen from a tractor during a burglary at a business premises in Lifford. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatA door of the building was damaged and a window was smashed. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatTwo batteries were stolen from a tractor parked outside the premises. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe business premises is on the Ballyduff Road, Lifford. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe burglary took place between 6pm on Friday 18 September and 1pm on 19 September 2026. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing to anyone who observed suspicious activity, vehicles or people in the area during those times. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherEntry was gained to the office area but nothing was stolen from within. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Sep2026
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Batteries stolen from tractor during burglary at Lifford business premises

    Initial report of the burglary. No existing case covers this incident.