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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11161Burglary · Co. Laois · 29 Jan 2026

Men's Shed building burgled at Spink, Laois

Two males gained entry through a rear window of a building used by a local Men's Shed group at Chapel House, Graiguenahowan, Spink, Co Laois, on Thursday, January 29, between 5.30pm and 7pm. Gardaí are not believed to have stolen anything, although the building was damaged. The incident was first reported on February 4, 2026, when Gardaí issued an appeal for information. No arrest or charge has been reported.

  1. Reported4 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A building used by a local Men's Shed group was damaged by burglars.
  • Two males gained entry to the building.
Where
The incident occurred at Chapel House, Graiguenahowan, Spink, Co Laois.
When
The incident occurred on Thursday, January 29, between 5.30pm and 7pm.
Cause
Entry was gained through a rear window of the building.
Other details
  • Although the men entered the building, they are not believed to have stolen anything.
  • The incident was first reported by Leinster Express on February 4, 2026.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are appealing for information.
  • Anyone with information, dashcam or CCTV footage is asked to contact Gardaí in Portlaoise on 057 867 4100.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA building used by a Men's Shed group was damaged by burglars. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatTwo males gained entry through a rear window of the building. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at Chapel House, Graiguenahowan, Spink. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Thursday, January 29 between 5.30pm and 7pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for information. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information, dashcam or CCTV footage is asked to contact Gardaí in Portlaoise on 057 867 4100. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherAlthough the burglars entered the building, they are not believed to have stolen anything. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Feb2026
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Gardaí issue appeal after Laois Men's Shed building burgled

    First report of this incident. Adds the location, time window, the building's use by a Men's Shed group, entry through a rear window, and that nothing is believed to have been stolen. No victim or suspect is named.