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# terrifying ordeal

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Witness appeal over Kildare petrol station false imprisonment

One worker was taken from the station by car. His colleague was told to wait until the safe opened.

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Apr 18th 2017, 1:52 PM

Gang who put family through terrifying home raid ordeal had 315 previous convictions

The full extent of the Corcoran family’s ordeal was laid out in court earlier this week.

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Oct 1st 2015, 5:55 PM

Women in their 90s locked up as raiders ransack home

Thieves forced their way into the house after 9.40pm last night.

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May 3rd 2015, 12:51 PM