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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10305Burglary · Co. Clare · 25 Mar 2026

Burglary at Barrons SPAR in Blackwater, Parteen, Clare

The Barrons SPAR in Blackwater, Parteen, County Clare, was broken into at about 5:50 am on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, less than 24 hours after its grand reopening on March 24. The burglars smashed the shop window, left rocks and cigarettes inside, and damaged shelving, tables, stock and the new till system. Shop owner Alannah Barron said no money was taken, while Gardaí reported that a number of items were stolen. No arrest or charge is reported, and Gardaí said the investigation is ongoing after a technical examination of the scene.

  1. Reported26 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
Where
The Barrons SPAR in Blackwater, Parteen, County Clare, was broken into.
When
The burglary happened on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at about 5:50 am.
What happened
  • The burglars smashed the shop window.
  • Rocks and cigarettes were left inside the shop.
  • Shelving, tables and stock were damaged, and the new till system was affected.
Other details
  • The burglary took place less than 24 hours after the shop's grand reopening on Tuesday, March 24.
  • The shop owner, Alannah Barron, said no money was taken.
  • The Limerick Post described the burglary as targeted.
Investigation
  • Gardaí reported that a number of items were stolen.
  • A technical examination of the scene has been carried out.
  • Gardaí said the investigation is ongoing.
Charges
No arrest or charge is reported in the sources given.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe burglars smashed the shop window and left rocks and cigarettes inside. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatShelving, tables and stock were damaged, and the new till system was affected. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe Barrons SPAR in Blackwater, Parteen, was broken into. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe burglary happened on Wednesday, March 25, at about 5:50 am. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí reported that a number of items were stolen. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationA technical examination of the scene has been carried out. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said the investigation is ongoing. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe burglary took place less than 24 hours after the shop's grand reopening. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe shop owner said no money was taken. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Mar2026
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Local business 'overwhelmed' with support after targeted burglary

    First report of the burglary, based on the shop owner's account and a Garda statement. It adds details of the damage, the time of the incident, and that no money was taken.