Both incidents occurred over the weekend.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after two homes were ransacked in the midlands.
Entry was gained to a home in Dernacart, Geashill between 11am and 3.30pm on Saturday.
Between 12 and 9pm, on Sunday, €500 cash was taken from a home in Cappagh-North in Portlaoise, after entry through a rear window.
Anyone with any information is being asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station.
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