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Case No. 11667Theft of firearm · Co. Limerick · 11 Dec 2025

Gun stolen from premises in Dromcollogher, Limerick

A firearm was stolen from a premises in Dromcollogher, Co Limerick, overnight between 11 and 12 December 2025. Gardaí are investigating and have urged licensed firearm holders to secure their weapons.

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

Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe firearm was stolen from a premises in the Dromcollogher area. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereA firearm was stolen from a premises in Dromcollogher. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe firearm was stolen overnight between Thursday 11 and Friday 12 December 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe firearm was taken overnight between Thursday 11 and Friday 12 December. (limerickpost.ie)
  • weaponThe stolen item was a firearm. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the theft of the firearm from a premises in west Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe incident is under investigation by Gardaí in Newcastle West. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Newcastle West Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe theft is under investigation by Gardaí in Newcastle West. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information can contact Newcastle West Garda Station on 069 20650 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherGardaí said any stolen firearm has the potential to be used in criminal activity. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe crime prevention officer reminded licensed firearm holders of their responsibilities. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí said any stolen firearm could be used in criminal activity. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Dec2025
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Gardaí concerned that gun stolen in Dromcollogher could be used by criminals

    Reports the theft of a firearm from a premises in Dromcollogher, the Garda investigation and appeal, and safety advice for licensed firearm holders.

  2. 16 Dec2025
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, follow-up
    'The potential to be used in criminal activity': Firearm stolen from premises in County Limerick

    Adds the Garda Crime Prevention Officer's statement, the investigating station (Newcastle West), a public appeal with contact numbers, and firearm storage advice. No arrests are reported.