Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11254Burglary · Co. Louth · 24 Jan 2026

Cash and valuables stolen in Dundalk residential burglary

A burglary was reported at a residential property in the Laurels area of Dundalk, County Louth, believed to have happened between 1.30pm and 8.30pm on Saturday 24 January 2026. It is believed the house was ransacked and a considerable amount of cash and other items were taken. Dundalk Democrat first reported the case in late January and early February 2026, and no victim, suspect or arrest has been named. The latest development is that gardaí have confirmed inquiries are ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station.

  1. Reported28 Jan
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • It is believed the house was ransacked during the burglary.
  • It is believed a considerable amount of cash and other items were taken.
Where
The burglary was at a residential property in the Laurels area of Dundalk, County Louth.
When
It is believed the burglary happened between 1.30pm and 8.30pm on Saturday 24 January 2026.
Investigation
  • Gardaí in Dundalk are investigating and have confirmed that inquiries are ongoing.
  • Anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area at the time, or who has information, is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station.
Other details
  • No victim, suspect or arrest is named in the reports.
  • The Dundalk Democrat articles are dated 28 January and 30 January 2026 in the tracker, and their published lines give 29 January and 1 February 2026.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe house is believed to have been ransacked and cash and other items were taken. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe house is believed to have been ransacked and a considerable amount of cash and other items were taken. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe burglary was at a residential property in the Laurels area of Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe burglary is believed to have happened between 1.30pm and 8.30pm on Saturday 24 January. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have confirmed that inquiries are ongoing. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationAnyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area or has information that could assist is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationAnyone who saw suspicious activity in the area at the time, or who has information, is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jan2026
    Reporteddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Cash and valuables stolen in Dundalk residential burglary

    First report of the burglary at a home in the Laurels area, Dundalk. Gives the time window, says the house was ransacked and cash and other items were taken, and asks for information. No victim, suspect or arrest is named.

  2. 28 Jan2026
    Reporteddundalkdemocrat.ie, follow-up
    Gardaí investigate burglary in Dundalk

    Adds that the house is believed to have been ransacked, that gardaí say inquiries are ongoing, and that the public is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station with information.