Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3054Robbery · Co. Cork · 18 May 2026

Armed robbery at Shamrock Store, Passage West, Co Cork

A masked thief brandishing a gun robbed The Shamrock Store in Passage West, Co Cork, of a sum of cash at approximately 5pm on 18 May 2026. No shots were fired and Gardaí launched an investigation with a technical examination of the scene conducted.

  1. Reported19 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA masked thief robbed a store of cash while brandishing a gun. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatNo shots were fired during the robbery. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe robbery took place at The Shamrock Store in Passage West, Co Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe robbery occurred at approximately 5pm on Monday, 18 May 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponThe thief was armed with a gun. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí launched an investigation and conducted a technical examination of the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe store is described as a family-run store popular with locals and day-trippers. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 May2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí launch investigation after armed robber steals cash from Cork store

    Initial Gardaí press release confirming the armed robbery, the launch of an investigation, and a technical examination of the scene. No suspect identified or arrested.

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