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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23142Attempted burglary · Co. Donegal · 17 Oct 2026

Masked men flee from attempted burglary at Letterkenny home

Four men wearing dark clothing and face coverings entered a house via an unlocked door in the Glendale Manor area of Letterkenny on Saturday 17 October 2026 at approximately 7:30pm, but fled after being disturbed by the residents. Nothing was stolen and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage.

  1. Reported20 Oct
  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
  • whatFour men entered the house via an unlocked door. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe men were wearing dark clothing and face coverings. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe group fled after being disturbed by the residents. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatNothing was stolen. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe burglary occurred in the area of Glendale Manor, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on Saturday, October 17, at approximately 7:30 pm. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage from the Glendale Manor and Glencar Scotch area between 7pm and 8pm. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationAnyone who observed suspicious activity, vehicles, or people in the area is asked to contact Letterkenny Gardaí or the Garda Confidential Line. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Oct2026
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Masked men flee from attempted burglary of Letterkenny home

    Initial report of the attempted burglary with Gardaí appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the Glendale Manor and Glencar Scotch areas.

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