Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0176Criminal damage · Co. Limerick · 7 Oct 2026

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after Limerick home destroyed by group

A group of people caused significant criminal damage to a home in the College Court area of Limerick in the early hours of Wednesday, 7 October 2026, smashing walls, destroying furniture, throwing a mattress out a window, and jumping off the roof. Gardaí were alerted to a large public gathering at the residence shortly before 1am and attended the scene, but no persons were found inside. A technical examination of the scene has been conducted, and no suspects have been identified or arrested. Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the area between 12am and 2am on 7 October.

  1. Reported8 Oct
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A group of people caused significant criminal damage to a home, smashing walls, destroying furniture, throwing a mattress out a window, and jumping off the roof.
Where
The damaged home is in the College Court area of Limerick, close to the University of Limerick.
When
The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, 7 October 2026, with Gardaí alerted to the gathering shortly before 1am.
Investigation
  • Officers attended the scene and found no persons inside the residence, and a technical examination of the scene was conducted.
  • Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the area between 12am and 2am on 7 October.
Other details
  • No suspects have been identified or arrested.
  • It is not known if anyone involved was a student at the University of Limerick.
  • The University of Limerick stated it is aware of the incident and that an An Garda Síochána investigation is underway.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe group smashed walls, destroyed furniture, threw a mattress out the window, and jumped off the roof. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe damaged home is in the College Court area of Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, 7 October 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenGardaí were alerted to the gathering shortly before 1am. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA technical examination of the scene was conducted. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the area between 12am and 2am on 7 October. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherIt is not known if anyone involved was a student at the University of Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe University of Limerick stated it is aware of the incident and that an investigation by An Garda Síochána is underway. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Oct2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí appeal for witnesses after Limerick home destroyed

    Initial report of the incident with witness appeal; no suspects identified or arrested.