Elderly Corkman 'dreads' going back home after knifepoint robbery

Mary O'Halloran says her brother Gerry is 'shook' after the incident. The culprit remains at large, gardaí have said

Gerry O'Halloran (79) and his 83-year-old sister Mary who were threatened during an aggravated burglary at a house in Gurranabraher in Cork city. Picture: GoFundMe

A 79-year-old Corkman who was threatened at knifepoint during a robbery at his home "dreads" returning there, according to his 84-year-old sister, who was also caught up in the ordeal.

Mary O'Halloran says she and her brother Gerry are both still shaken up but are grateful for all the support they received since the incident early on Sunday morning.