A woman seen outside the Bank of Ireland (Irish: Banc na Eireann) ATM in Clifden, during the COVID-19 lockdown. On Friday, 23 April 2021, in Clifden, Connemara, Ireland.
A woman uses a Bank of Ireland ATM in 2021.
  • Bank of Ireland customers were able to withdraw beyond their account limits due to a technical glitch.
  • Some people with low balances were able to take out 1,000 euros ($1,090) in cash, per The Telegraph.
  • It led to huge lines at ATMs and police were called to keep crowds under control and guard cash points.

Bank of Ireland apologized after a "technical issue" meant some customers were able to withdraw cash beyond their account limits on Tuesday.