Masked Robbery at Cork Credit Union | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

A masked gunman allegedly stormed The Lough Credit Union in Cork, brandishing a fake handgun and threatening staff—forcing a teller to hand over cash. The suspect, Stephen Murphy, is now in custody and facing a serious trial after a judge denied bail, citing the gravity of pointing a weapon at someone’s head. Ballistics tests are pending on the alleged firearm, but even if it’s fake, the crime’s severity demands a high-profile legal showdown. The incident occurred May 15, 2026, with the assailant fully clothed in black and reportedly placing his arm around an elderly employee’s neck…