Man to appear in court in connection with armed robbery in Cork

A man has been charged and is due to appear in court following a robbery in Broadale on Wednesday.

A man entered a commercial premises on Maryborough Hill with a suspected firearm. 

A quantity of cash was stolen and he left the scene.

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: "Gardaí investigating an armed robbery at a commercial premises in Cork have arrested and charged a man.

"Gardaí in Cork were alerted to an armed robbery in Broadale, Cork on the evening of Wednesday 2nd April 2025.

"Shortly before 6:30pm, a male entered a commercial premises on Maryborough Hill with a suspected firearm. A quantity of cash was stolen and the male left the scene.

"No injuries were reported.

"A male in his 40s was arrested a short time later at a nearby location and was detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 at a Garda Station in Cork city.

"He has since been charged, and is scheduled to appear before Cork District Court this morning, Friday 4th April 2025.

"Investigations are ongoing."