Cahir Pensioner speaks out about callous burglary

An 89 year old Tipperary woman, who was the victim of a callous burglary, is urging people to be extra vigilant about whom they let into their homes.

Two men and a woman called to Peggy O'Donnell house in Cahir last Sunday on the pretext of seeking directions to Cashel.

While one of them distracted her and another asked to get a drink of water, several hundred euros in cash along with some jewellery were stolen from her bedroom.

Gardai are now appealing for anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious in the area that day between 3.30 and 5 to contact them.

Speaking on Tipp Today Mrs O’Donnell told Seamus Martin that the criminals seemed so genuine and was deeply shocked to discover otherwise