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06 Sept 2025

Gardaí investigating string of Longford burglaries

The break-ins took place last Thursday and Friday

Gardaí investigating series of county Longford burglaries

A break-in on Friday occurred at a restaurant on Ballymahon St, Longford Town. File photo

Gardaí are investigating a burglary on a restaurant in Longford town where the raiders made off with an undisclosed sum of cash.

The break-in was one of several burglaries in county Longford late last week.

A Garda spokesman said,"Gardaí are investigating a burglary that occurred at a property on the 6th December 2024 at approximate 4am in Ballymahon St, Longford Town.

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"A sum of cash was taken. No arrests have been made," the spokesman added.

Gardaí are also investigating a break-in at a residence in the Ardnacassa area of the county town last Thursday.

Officers believe the raiders gained entry at around 4pm and they took nothing and fled the scene a short time later.

No arrests have been made.

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Meanwhile, it is understood Gardaí are also investigating another house burglary in the Drinan area of Ballymahon, which occurred on Thursday afternoon between 7pm and 7.45pm.

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