Second Limerick pub targeted by vandals in space of two weeks

A SECOND Limerick pub has been targeted by vandals in the space of two weeks.

The popular Corner House on Croom’s Main Street was targeted in the early hours of this Friday morning, Limerick Live has learned.

It is understood that a number of windows were smashed by the perpetrators in the dead of night.

Following a media query from Limerick Live, a garda spokesperson confirmed gardaí received a report of an incident of criminal damage that occurred in Croom, County Limerick on Friday, September 25 at approximately 3.20am.

“Investigations are ongoing,” said a garda spokesperson.

Separately, two masked men armed with weapons burst into a busy city centre pub two weeks ago.

The shocking incident occurred at Rasher’s Bar, Upper Gerald Griffin Street, on Saturday night, September 12.

It is understood the men, who wore balaclavas to hide their faces, had a pitch fork and shovel.

It is thought they damaged the bar counter and taps and broke windows before making their escape.

There are no reports of any injuries caused to bar staff or customers but it was a very frightening experience for the patrons of the popular watering hole.

CCTV is being harvested in both cases and viewed by investigating officers.

The criminal damage incidents at the pubs in Croom and Limerick city are not connected.