Sunday 1 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3313Burglary, theft · Co. Limerick

Gardaí investigating burglary at Rathkeale home

A woman in her 40s was awoken by noises from downstairs in her home in Rathkeale, Limerick, between approximately 5am and 5.45am on Monday, October 26, 2026. She observed three male youths inside the property, who had entered through an unlocked rear door. Cash and a mobile phone were stolen before the youths fled. Gardaí are investigating the burglary and theft.

  1. Reported27 Oct
  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 woman in her 40s was awoken by noises from downstairs in her home.
  • She observed three male youths inside the property before they fled.
  • Cash and a mobile phone were stolen during the burglary.
Where
The burglary occurred at a residential property in Rathkeale, Limerick.
When
The burglary took place between approximately 5am and 5.45am on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Cause
Entry was believed to have been gained through an unlocked rear door.
Investigation
Gardaí are investigating the burglary and theft.
3 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman was awoken by burglars making noise in her home in Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatCash was stolen during the burglary. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatA mobile phone was stolen during the burglary. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Oct2026
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Woman awoken by burglars making noise in Limerick home

    Initial report of a burglary in Limerick in which a resident was woken by the intruders making noise; cash and a mobile phone were taken.

    victim, female