Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11555Robbery · Co. Louth · 2 Jan 2026

Investigation underway after shop robbery in Drogheda, Louth

Gardaí are investigating a robbery at a shop in the Ballsgrove area of Drogheda, Louth, on Friday 2 January 2026, at about 6.50pm. No injuries were reported.

  1. Reported6 Jan
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating a robbery at a shop. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe shop is in the Ballsgrove area of Drogheda, Louth. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe robbery happened at a shop in the Ballsgrove area of Drogheda, Louth. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe robbery happened on Friday 2 January 2026. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place at about 6.50pm. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jan2026
    Reporteddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Investigation underway after shop robbery in Louth

    First report of the robbery at a Ballsgrove, Drogheda shop. Gives the time (approximately 6.50pm), states no injuries, and asks anyone with information to contact Drogheda Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. No suspect or victim is described.

  2. 6 Jan2026
    Reporteddundalkdemocrat.ie, follow-up
    Louth Gardaí investigate shop robbery

    Report published 6 January 2026 by Dundalk Democrat (Louth Live). Gives the time as about 6.50pm, states no injuries, and directs anyone with information to Drogheda Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.