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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 39077Burglary · Co. Kildare · 6 Nov 2026

Masked men flee after burglary at Leixlip home

A burglary took place at a house on Buckley's Lane in Leixlip, County Kildare, shortly before 8.25pm on Friday 6 November 2026. The occupant found a masked man in the kitchen and pursued him, seeing three other masked men flee towards St Mary's Church; nothing was taken and investigations are ongoing.

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reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe occupant heard loud banging on the back door and found a masked male standing in the kitchen. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe masked male fled and was pursued by the owner, who then saw three other masked men flee towards St Mary's Church. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe burglary occurred at a property on Buckley's Lane in Leixlip, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe burglary took place on the evening of Friday 6 November 2026. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenGardaí said the incident occurred shortly before 8.25pm on Friday 6 November. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí based in Leixlip are investigating and investigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherNothing was taken from the property. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGarda Lenny Donnellan described the incident during a guest appearance on KFM. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Nov2026
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    ‘Frightening ordeal’ in Kildare highlighted by garda

    Garda Lenny Donnellan described the incident on KFM radio; gardaí confirmed the burglary occurred shortly before 8.25pm on 6 November and that investigations are ongoing.

    victimsuspect, male

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