Garda appeal amid investigation into burglary at Kilkenny property

Gardaí are appealing for information following a burglary in the Mooncoin area of South Kilkenny earlier this month.

The incident occurred at Cooleigh, Carrigeen, Mooncoin, sometime between Monday, October 12 and Monday, October 19, 2026.

During the burglary, a lawnmower and a number of garden tools were stolen from a garden shed.

Gardaí are urging anyone who may have noticed suspicious activity or vehicles in the area during this period to come forward.

Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation is asked to contact An Garda Siochána.

Home security and burglary prevention advice

The majority of burglaries take place in unoccupied homes. The following are some of the things a burglar looks for:

• No lights on at night, or just ‘dead’ lights on (porch, hall)
• Lights on constantly during the day
• Blinds pulled down, or curtains across during the day
• A build-up of papers and/or flyers in the letter box
• A build-up of letters in the hall or porch visible from outside
• A build-up of milk on the door-step
• Front gates closed and no car in the driveway
• Notes left for delivery men or callers
• Uncut lawn and untidy garden

Most burglars are opportunists and will select the easiest target that they can find. Don’t offer them assistance by:

• Leaving any window open. Some people do this for ventilation forgetting that burglars will take advantage of the smallest opening
• Leaving external doors unlocked
• Leaving a key on a string, under a doormat, or in some other ‘good hiding place’ outside
• Failing to secure side doors, allowing entry to the back of the premises, which is more vulnerable to attack
• Failing to keep garages and sheds locked. Not only do they contain valuable property, but also tools which may help the burglar gain access to your home.

If you are going on holiday and your home is going to be vacant, be mindful of what you post on social media. Even if you have enabled strict privacy settings, your holiday plans could be shared with unscrupulous people.