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Case No. 11544Criminal damage · Co. Laois · 12 Jan 2026

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after house window smashed in Stradbally, Laois

A hall window of a home in Rathmore, Stradbally, Co Laois, was smashed with a rock at about 1.15am on Monday 12 January 2026. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

  1. Reported12 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatA hall window of a home in Rathmore, Stradbally was smashed. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at a home in Rathmore, Stradbally, Co Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe window was smashed at 1.15am on Monday, January 12. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe damage was overnight damage to a house. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • weaponA rock was used to smash the window. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationPortlaoise Garda station can be contacted on 057 8674100. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Jan2026
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois Gardaí call for witnesses as house window smashed

    First report of the incident. Gives the time, the method (a rock) and the Garda appeal for witnesses, with a Portlaoise Garda station contact number.