Gardaí probe if three knifepoint burglaries in Cork are linked

Ballinlough credit union, as well as a pub and a shop on the southside of the city, were burgled at knifepoint in recent days

On Friday, a man burgled a credit union in Ballinlough at knifepoint and escaped with cash. File picture: Larry Cummins

A manhunt is underway in Cork after three businesses — a credit union, a pub and a shop — were burgled at knifepoint in recent days.

Gardaí are now investigating whether these three attempted armed robberies may be linked.