Holy raiders: Burglars discovered during the Angelus in midlands village

Gardaí in the midlands have issued an appeal to anyone who can help them with a break-in at a house.

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Gardaí say the burglary at a house in the village of Timahoe, Co Laois took place at 6pm Thursday, January 21.

Gardaí say the Angelus was on at time when the intruders disturbed and fled.

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"We are appealing for any information on a description of suspects or vehicle in the area at the time. You may have been out walking and seen something," said the investigation team.

Contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 0579674100.

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