Ireland Woman in 40s arrested after suspected imitation firearm used in two Cork robberies
A woman in her 40s was arrested after two alleged robberies in Ballincollig, Cork city, on the evening of 15 March 2026, during which a suspected imitation firearm and bladed implements were used to threaten victims. Gardaí recovered the imitation firearm and several bladed implements and are appealing for witnesses.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested15 Mar
3 reports - Charged15 Mar
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports34 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí are investigating a number of robbery incidents in the Ballincollig area of Cork city on 15 March 2026. (garda.ie)
- whatA female entered the premises brandishing a suspected imitation firearm and threatened staff. (garda.ie)
- whatA separate robbery in Ballincollig later that evening involved a female brandishing an implement who threatened an individual. (garda.ie)
- whatA quantity of cash was reported to have been taken in the second robbery. (garda.ie)
- whatAn imitation firearm and a number of bladed implements were recovered. (garda.ie)
- whatNo injuries were reported at the time. (garda.ie)
- whatA woman entered a petrol station and threatened staff with a suspected imitation firearm. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatIn a separate robbery, the woman used a knife to threaten another woman on the street and force her to hand over cash. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatA woman in her 40s was arrested in connection with the incidents. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatGardaí recovered an imitation firearm and a number of bladed weapons during the arrest. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatNo injuries were reported during the incidents. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatA female entered a premises brandishing a suspected imitation firearm and threatened staff. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA female brandishing an implement threatened an individual during the second incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA quantity of cash was reportedly taken in the second robbery. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA woman in her 40s was arrested in connection with the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatAn imitation firearm and several bladed implements were recovered. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatNo injuries were reported in either incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereTwo alleged robbery incidents occurred in Ballincollig, Cork city. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe first robbery at a premises in Ballincollig occurred at approximately 10:15pm. (garda.ie)
- whenGardaí were called to the petrol station just after 10pm on Sunday. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe robbery at the premises in Ballincollig was reported at approximately 10:15pm. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenGardaí attended the scene of a reported robbery at a premises in Ballincollig at approximately 10.15pm on Sunday, March 15. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenLater that evening, Gardaí responded to a separate report of a robbery in the Ballincollig area. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe woman is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Co. Cork area. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe firearm is subject to ballistic analysis. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for anyone travelling in the Ballincollig area between 9:30pm and 10:30pm on 15 March 2026 to come forward. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe firearm was sent for ballistic analysis to confirm whether it is an imitation weapon or has been modified. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses who were in the Ballincollig area between 9:30pm and 10:30pm on 15 March 2026. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses who were travelling in the Ballincollig area between 9.30pm and 10.30pm on Sunday, March 15. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe woman arrested in relation to the incidents has been charged. (garda.ie)
- courtThe woman is due to appear before a special sitting of Cork City District Court at Anglesea Street on 17 March 2026 at 1.30pm. (garda.ie)
- otherThe woman is detained at a local Garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe woman is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in Co Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 16 Mar2026Woman arrested after suspected imitation firearm used in Cork robberies
Initial report of the arrest, recovery of an imitation firearm and bladed implements, and Gardaí appeal for witnesses in the Ballincollig area between 9.30pm and 10.30pm on 15 March 2026.
suspect, 40s, femalevictimvictim - 16 Mar2026Woman arrested after armed robberies in Ballincollig
Confirms the first robbery was at a petrol station at approximately 10:15pm and the second involved a knife used on a woman on the street; the suspect is detained under Section 4; the firearm is undergoing ballistic analysis; witness appeal covers 9:30pm–10:30pm window in Ballincollig.
victimvictim, femalesuspect, 40s, female - 15 Mar2026Witness Appeal – Arrest, Robbery Incidents, Ballincollig, Cork City, 15th March 2026
Garda press release issuing a witness appeal; confirms the first robbery occurred at approximately 10:15pm at a premises, the second involved a bladed implement and cash taken, the firearm is subject to ballistic analysis, and no injuries were reported.
victimvictimsuspect, 40s, female - 15 Mar2026Court Appearance - Arrest, Robberty Incidents, Ballincollig, Cork City. 15th March, 2026.
Confirms the woman has been charged and provides court details: special sitting of Cork City District Court, Anglesea Street, 17 March 2026 at 1.30pm. Investigations noted as ongoing.
suspect, 40s, female