Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13153Burglary · Co. Donegal

Sacristy ransacked in Pettigo church burglary

A sacristy at St Mary's Church in Pettigo was ransacked after its door was forced open during a daytime burglary. Gardaí have appealed for information.

  1. Reported22 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA sacristy was ransacked during a church burglary in Pettigo. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe door to the sacristy was forced open to gain entry. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatNothing is believed to have been stolen. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe burglary took place at St Mary's Church in Pettigo. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred last Thursday between 9am and 4pm. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for anyone who saw suspicious activity, vehicles or people in the area that day to contact them in Ballyshannon. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe Garda Confidential Line can also be contacted with relevant information. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Jul2025
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Sacristy ransacked in South Donegal church burglary

    First report of the incident. The article says only "last Thursday", so the exact date is not stated. No existing case matches this church burglary.