Mayo residential area on alert following local burglary

Residents of Garryduff in Castlebar has been place on alert following a burglary in the area.

A family returned home from a short break to discover their dwelling had been broken into over the weekend.

Two collector's gold coins were taken during the break-in, much to the disappointment of the owner.

Thieves also ransacked the property.

Gardai in Castebar are urging anybody who is offered coins of this nature or witnessed suspicious activity in the area to contact them immediately.