Work van and more than €3,000 of tools stolen in Kilkenny town overnight

A work van containing expensive machinery was stolen from a county Kilkenny town overnight.

The red ford van with a 10-D registration, was stolen from outside a house in Urlingford between 11pm on Tuesday and 8am on Wednesday morning.

A power washer worth over €3,000 and a large amount of work tools were in the van when it was stolen.

Anyone who noticed anything suspicious in the area at that time or may have information about the theft is asked to contact Urlingford Garda Station on 056 883 1133.