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10 Nov 2025

BREAKING: 'It appeared to follow me,' claims of sinister drone activity in Tipperary

The men said hello, but according to the report, had 'a weird smirk' on their faces.

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A local resident in Tipperary has shared an anonymous report of a concerning incident in Rossmore involving a drone and a white van.

According to the resident, who made the post on the Tipp Town Community Page on Facebook, a drone was seen hovering over a house in Rossmore.

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The person was unsure if it was innocent or not, but the resident said the drone appeared to follow them while they were walking. When the person turned around and took out their phone to make a call, the drone landed.

Moments later, a white van appeared with two men inside who seemed to want to stop and talk. The resident said they walked into the grass, at which point the van turned around and drove off.

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Around five minutes later, the van reportedly returned with the same two men, this time driving slowly behind the resident with their windows down.

The men said hello, but according to the report, had “a weird smirk” on their faces. The resident did not respond and continued walking their dog.

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The individual described the situation as “weird” and said it made them feel uncomfortable.

They are asking people in Rossmore village to be vigilant and aware of this unusual behaviour involving the drone and the white van.

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