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Two people are being detained at Togher Garda

Two arrests as Cork burglaries investigated

Gardaí have arrested two men following a number of burglaries in Cork in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Grahan Geraghty captained Meath to their last All Ireland success in 1999

Graham Geraghty's GAA medals taken during burglary

An investigation is under way into a burglary at a house during which former Meath footballer Graham Geraghty had medals stolen.

Leinster • 18 Nov 19

The men are being held at Garda Stations in Mallow and Cork city

Three men arrested over attempted burglary in Co Cork

Gardaí in Cork are questioning three men following an attempted burglary at the isolated home of an elderly couple.

Munster • 19 Oct 19

Interior Minister Matteo Salvini said becoming a burglar in Italy would a dangerous undertaking from today

Italy widens definition of legitimate self-defence

The Italian senate has signed into law a widened definition of legitimate self-defence which will limit legal action against persons who fire on an intruder.

World • 28 Mar 19

The reduction in burglaries follows a major increase in the previous six months

Over 40% drop in burglaries over six-month period

Gardaí say that burglaries have dropped by almost half in the six months from October of last year to March of this year.

Crime • 14 May 18

Prime Time - Rural Burglary, Diesel, Superintendent Colm Fox

Prime Time examine's the problem of repeat burglary offenders, the death of Detective Superintendent Colm Fox and we discuss the future of diesel cars in Ireland.

Prime Time • 23 Feb 18

House in Aughnacloy where woman was found in garden

83-year-old woman seriously hurt in Tyrone burglary

An 83-year-old woman has been left fighting for her life after falling while trying to flee from burglars in Co Tyrone.

Ulster • 24 Jan 18

Jewellery belonging to Ms Quinn's late mother and brother-in-law was taken in the burglary

Appeal issued for the return of sentimental jewels

A grieving Dublin woman has issued an appeal following the theft of some precious pieces of jewellery in a home burglary last night.

Dublin • 11 Jan 18

Homes in most affluent areas of the country most likely to be victims of crime

Small drop in house crime figures - CSO

There has been a small reduction in the number of households experiencing crime over the five years from 2010 to 2015, according to the latest CSO crime figures.

News • 19 Oct 16

The proposals include consecutive prison sentences for those convicted

Tougher sentences for recidivist burglars

The Cabinet has approved proposals to introduce new legislation to allow for longer sentences for offenders who carry out multiple burglaries in private dwellings.

News • 15 Apr 15