Break-ins at local pubs may be connected say gardaí

Gardaí are investigating break-ins at two local public houses which they believe may be connected.

The first incident happened on Tuesday, August 22nd at around 3.20am when The Mariner Pub on the North Quay was broken into.

The front window of the pub was broken and the culprits took a small quanty of cash.

A short time later, at 4.15am, Clarkes Bar on Peter Street was broken into.

A window on the pub was smashed, the till was ransacked and a small quantity of cash was taken.

A spokesperson said gardai believe the same culprits are responsible for both incidents and they are following a definite line of enquiry.

Meahwhile, in a separate incident the We Buy Gold shop on West Street was broken into on the 23rd. Gardaí arrived on the scene, searched the premises and found two youths hiding upstairs.

The two youths were arrested and released pending a file to the National Juvenile Diversion Scheme.