Two people were in the house at the time.
Gardai in the midlands are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary which occurred in Longford town yesterday afternoon.
It's believed that a number of individuals entered a house in the Clonbalt Woods area armed with a knife and baton at around 3.30pm.
Two people were in the house at the time.
Property was stolen during the incident and the individuals left the house.
Anyone who was in the area of Clonbalt Woods and Drumlish Road between 2pm and 5pm and who may have information are asked to contact Longford Garda Station on 043-3350570 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111.
Gardaí are also interested in speaking with a woman who already made contact with them that afternoon and are asking if she could please get back in contact with them.
Prison Dispute Linked To Fatal Arson Attack In Offaly
BnM Opens New Funding Round For Offaly Community Benefit Fund
Orange Wind Alerts Issued As Storm Bram Approaches
Irish Hauliers Threaten Protests Over Toll Discount Dispute
Former Irish Soccer Legend Backs Offaly Community After Arson Attack
Tributes Paid To Former Fine Gael Midlands Politician
Midlands 103 Launches Joint Christmas Appeal With Simon Community
Offaly Arson Attack Is An Attack On Society Itself - Taoiseach
Woman Facing Life In Prison After Double Midlands Murder
Housing Committee Chair Flags Cost Concerns Over Apartment Fire Safety Scheme
Justice Minister Wants People To Come Forward Over Offaly Arson Attack
New Report Warns Of “Poor Liquidity” As Ireland’s Housing Market Stalls
Laois TD Renews Calls For Updated Wind Farm Guidelines
Midlands Man Laid To Rest Today
Anti-Racism Funding Granted For Offaly And Westmeath Groups
Gardaí Begin Murder Investigation After Child And Woman Dies In Offaly House Fire
Ashling Murphy Murder "Wrongly Accused" Granted Bail Over Theft Charge
Young Boy And Woman Killed In Offaly House Fire
Laois Makeup Artist Warns Of Expired Suncream Dangers
Lynx and Wolves In Ireland Pose Minimal Threat - Offaly Biodiversity