An e-bike and some expensive equipment were stolen during a burglary in Mullinavat but then found later.
The items were taken from a garage at a home in Ballygreek last Friday night.
The two angle grinders, two drills and a battery powered bicycle were later found dumped in a neighbouring field.
Kilkenny Gardaí are appealing to anyone who noticed anything ususual in the area between 5.30pm on Friday and 7am on Saturday to contact the station in Thomastown.