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Case No. 19160Burglary · Co. Kilkenny · 7 Nov 2023

House ransacked in North Kilkenny burglary

On 7 November 2023, a house in the Old Road area of Moneenroe, Castlecomer, North Kilkenny, was ransacked and substantially damaged in a burglary. The burglary took place between 1.15pm and 7.50pm, and the homeowners, who returned at 7.50pm, found glass smashed in the rear door and a rear bedroom window smashed, and the lights in the house turned on. Kilkenny People reported the incident on 16 November 2023, when Gardaí were appealing for information and asking anyone with information to contact the Gardaí in Castlecomer. No suspect, arrest or charge has been reported, and the latest development is that appeal.

  1. Reported16 Nov
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A house was ransacked and substantial damage was caused during a burglary.
Where
The burglary took place in the Old Road area of Moneenroe, Castlecomer, in North Kilkenny.
When
The burglary took place on 7 November 2023, between 1.15pm and 7.50pm.
Other details
  • The victims were the homeowners, who returned at 7.50pm.
  • The homeowners found glass smashed in the rear door and a rear bedroom window smashed.
  • The intruders had turned on the lights in the house.
  • The incident was reported by Kilkenny People on 16 November 2023.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are appealing for information about the incident.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gardaí in Castlecomer.
  • No suspect, arrest or charge is mentioned in the reporting.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA house was ransacked and substantial damage was caused during a burglary. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe burglary took place in the Old Road area of Moneenroe, Castlecomer. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe burglary took place on 7 November 2023. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe burglary happened between 1.15pm and 7.50pm. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for information about the incident. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact the Gardaí in Castlecomer. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe homeowners returned at 7.50pm and found glass smashed in the rear door and a rear bedroom window smashed. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe intruders had turned on the lights in the house. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Nov2023
    Reportedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    House ransacked and substantial damage caused in Kilkenny burglary

    Reports the burglary's location, time window, entry point and damage, and gives a garda appeal for information. No suspect, arrest or charge is mentioned.

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