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

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 11550Theft · Co. Kilkenny

Two gas cylinders stolen from Smithstown area, Castlecomer, Kilkenny

Two gas cylinders were stolen from the Smithstown area of Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny, on a Wednesday night, leaving a local pensioner unable to cook. A local supermarket delivered a gas cylinder to her on the Friday.

  1. Reported11 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo gas cylinders were stolen from the Smithstown area. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe theft happened in the Smithstown area of Castlecomer. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe gas cylinders were taken on a Wednesday night. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Castlecomer Garda Station. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe theft left a Kilkenny pensioner unable to cook her dinner. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherStaff from a local supermarket delivered a gas cylinder on the Friday. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Jan2026
    Reportedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    ICYMI: Kilkenny pensioner left unable to cook after 'shocking' theft

    Reports the theft of two gas cylinders from the Smithstown area of Castlecomer, the effect on the pensioner, a supermarket's delivery of a cylinder, and a garda appeal for information.

    victim, female