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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0858Unauthorised taking of a vehicle, dangerous driving · Co. Louth · 7 Jun 2026

Two teens arrested after hearse stolen from Ardee funeral home

A hearse was stolen from Tenanty AA Funeral Services in Ardee, Co Louth over the weekend of 7 June 2026. Gardaí on patrol spotted the vehicle being driven in a dangerous manner in Dunleer, Co Louth at around 2.45am on Sunday, 7 June. Two teenage boys were arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. On Monday, 8 June, both boys were released without charge pending referral to the Garda National Youth Diversion Bureau, and investigations remain ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested9 Jun
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A hearse was stolen from a funeral home in Co Louth and driven in a dangerous manner.
Where
The hearse was stolen from Tenanty AA Funeral Services in Ardee, Co Louth, and spotted by Gardaí in Dunleer, Co Louth.
When
The hearse was spotted at around 2.45am on Sunday, 7 June 2026.
Other details
The offences under investigation are unauthorised taking of a vehicle and dangerous driving.
Investigation
  • Two teenage boys were arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
  • Both boys were released without charge on 8 June 2026 pending referral to the Garda National Youth Diversion Bureau.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA hearse was stolen from a funeral home in Co Louth over the weekend. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe hearse was being driven in a dangerous manner. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe hearse was stolen from Tenanty AA Funeral Services in Ardee, Co Louth. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereGardaí spotted the hearse in Dunleer, Co Louth. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe hearse was spotted at around 2.45am on Sunday, 7 June 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationTwo teenage boys were arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationBoth boys were released without charge pending referral to the Garda National Youth Diversion Bureau. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jun2026
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai arrest two teens after hearse stolen from funeral home

    Reports the arrest of two teenage boys and their subsequent release without charge pending referral to the Garda National Youth Diversion Bureau.

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