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Case No. 8255Burglary · Co. Louth · 7 Aug 2026

Gardaí investigate alleged burglary in Termonfeckin

Gardaí are investigating an alleged aggravated burglary at a residential property in Termonfeckin, County Louth, in which a man in his 70s was assaulted by two intruders and cash was taken. Reports differ on the timing: one says gardaí responded at about 2.40am on 9 August 2026, and another gives a window from 7pm on 7 August to 12pm on 8 August 2026. The man was taken by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests or charges have been reported, and as the investigation continues, gardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the Termonfeckin Road area.

  1. Reported15 Aug
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Gardaí are investigating an alleged aggravated burglary at a residential property in Louth.
  • A male resident in his 70s was assaulted by two intruders.
  • A sum of cash was taken from the property during the burglary.
Where
The property is in Beltichburne, Termonfeckin, though one report gives the location as the Termonfeckin Road in Drogheda.
When
Gardaí responded at approximately 2.40am on 9 August 2026, but another report says the incident occurred between 7pm on 7 August and 12pm on 8 August 2026.
Investigation
  • Gardaí carried out a technical examination of the scene.
  • Gardaí are appealing to anyone in the Termonfeckin Road area between 2am and 3am on 9 August who may have witnessed anything suspicious or have camera footage.
  • An investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí.
Charges
No arrests or charges have been reported.
Other details
  • The man was taken by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.
  • He received treatment for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA burglary at a residential property was an aggravated burglary. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatA male resident in his 70s was assaulted by two intruders. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatA sum of cash was taken from the property during the burglary. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatGardaí are investigating an alleged burglary at a property in Beltichburne, Termonfeckin. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe burglary took place on the Termonfeckin Road in Drogheda. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe property is in Beltichburne, Termonfeckin. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at approximately 2.40am on 9 August 2026. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe incident is understood to have occurred between 7pm on Friday, August 7, and 12pm on Saturday, August 8, 2026. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationGardaí carried out a technical examination of the scene. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing to anyone in the Termonfeckin Road area between 2am and 3am on 9 August who may have witnessed anything suspicious or have camera footage. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationAn investigation is ongoing, with Gardaí making enquiries into the circumstances of the incident. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe man was taken by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe man received treatment for serious but non-life-threatening injuries. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Aug2026
    Reporteddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigate alleged burglary in Louth

    First report of the Termonfeckin burglary. Gives the location (Beltichburne, Termonfeckin) and the time window of the incident. No suspect, victim or item stolen is named.

  2. 15 Aug2026
    Reporteddundalkdemocrat.ie, follow-up
    Man in his 70s seriously injured in aggravated burglary in Louth

    First report of the incident. Adds the victim's age range and sex, the assault, his hospital treatment, the cash taken, the scene examination and the public appeal for witnesses and footage.

    victim, 70s, malesuspectsuspect