Ireland Warning over bogus knife seller in Donegal
An unnamed man, whose age and nationality are not given, is alleged to have sold kitchen knife sets door-to-door across the Inishowen peninsula in Donegal, driving a white Northern Ireland-registered jeep. He allegedly claimed to have run a stall at Clonmany Community Centre and used the centre's manager's name as a reference. The centre said no one sold knives on its premises, that it has no connection to the man, and that it believes its name is being used without permission. On 31 May 2026 a warning was published urging residents to be wary and to contact gardaí if approached, and no arrest or charge has been reported.
- Reported31 May
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man was allegedly selling kitchen knife sets door-to-door.
- Where
- The alleged salesman was selling knife sets across the Inishowen peninsula in Donegal.
- Other details
- Reports said he was driving a white Northern Ireland-registered jeep.
- The alleged salesman claimed he had operated a stall at Clonmany Community Centre in recent days.
- He allegedly used the name of the centre's manager as a reference.
- Clonmany Community Centre said no individual sold knives on its premises and it has no connection to the individual.
- The centre believes its name is being used without permission.
- Investigation
- A member of the public contacted the centre to report the seller.
- The public is advised to contact gardaí if approached by the seller.
- When
- A warning about the alleged bogus knife seller was published on 31 May 2026.
- Charges
- No arrest or charge has been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man was selling kitchen knife sets door-to-door. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe alleged salesman was selling knife sets across the Inishowen peninsula. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationThe public is advised to contact gardaí if approached by the seller. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe alleged salesman claimed to have operated a stall at Clonmany Community Centre and used the centre manager's name as a reference. (donegallive.ie)
- otherClonmany Community Centre said no individual sold knives on its premises. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe centre said it has no connection to the individual. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe centre believes its name is being used without permission. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 31 May2026Warning over bogus knife seller operating across Donegal
Warning about an alleged bogus knife seller using the name of Clonmany Community Centre and its manager; no arrest or charge reported.
suspect, male