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06 Sept 2025

Woman wakes to find intruder in home during Donegal Town burglary

Gardaí say nothing was stolen from the property but the glass in the front door is believed to have been smashed

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Gardaí in Ballyshannon are investigating the break-in

 A woman woke to find a burglar in her Donegal Town home during a break-in.

The burglary occurred at a house in Ardeskin, Donegal Town on Sunday, April 27 between 2am and 3am.

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A resident of the house woke to discover that a male intruder was in her home. The intruder left immediately.

Gardaí say nothing was stolen from the property but the glass in the front door is believed to have been smashed by the intruder.

Gardaí are appealing to anybody who may have been in that area between those times with a dash-cam, to make the footage available.

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Anyone observed suspicious activity, people or vehicles in the area between those times is asked to contact Ballyshannon garda station on 071-9858530 or the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111.

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