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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8594Burglary · Co. Kilkenny

Garda appeal after shotgun stolen in Ringville burglary, Kilkenny

A double barrel shotgun was reportedly stolen in a burglary at a house in Ringville near Slieverue, County Kilkenny, sometime between 6 and 13 July. The reports do not name a victim or suspect, and no arrest or charge has been reported. Gardaí attached to the Waterford Crime Unit issued an appeal on 16 July 2026 for public assistance and CCTV, and the scene has been technically examined. Investigations are ongoing, and gardaí are asking people in the area to report anything that may help.

  1. Reported16 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A double barrel over and under shotgun was allegedly stolen from a house in South Kilkenny.
Where
The burglary happened at a house in Ringville near Slieverue, County Kilkenny.
When
The burglary happened sometime between 6 and 13 July.
Cause
The offence is recorded as burglary.
Investigation
  • Gardaí attached to the Waterford Crime Unit are seeking public assistance in relation to the burglary.
  • Gardaí are asking people in the area to check CCTV and report anything that may help.
  • The scene has been technically examined.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Other details
  • The reports do not name a victim, suspect, or arrest.
  • The first report was published by kilkennypeople.ie on 16 July 2026.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA double barrel shotgun was stolen from a house in South Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatA double barrel over and under shotgun is alleged to have been stolen during the incident. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe burglary occurred at a house in Ringville near Slieverue, County Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe burglary happened sometime between 6 and 13 July. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationGardaí attached to the Waterford Crime Unit are seeking public assistance with the burglary. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are asking people in the area to check CCTV and report anything that may help. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationThe scene has been technically examined and investigations are ongoing. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jul2026
    Reportedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Garda investigation launched after shotgun stolen in Kilkenny

    First report of the burglary and theft of a double barrel shotgun, with a garda appeal for information and CCTV. No suspect, arrest or victim is named.