Stash of cash stolen during break-in at county Kilkenny home

A shocked county Kilkenny homeowner returned to their house to discover a burglar had broken in and stolen their cash.

The break-in occurred at an address on Lower Bridge Street, Callan, sometime between 5pm on Wednesday and 12.30am yesterday.

A local Garda spokesperson said: “The homeowner returned home to find the door had been forced open using tools. Rooms were ransacked and cash was taken.”

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information about the theft, or who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area at the time to contact Callan Garda Station on  056 770 6630.