Armed robbery at ballyconnell post office this morning

Gardai are appealing for information after Ballyconnell Post Office was robbed this morning by armed raiders, who threatened staff.

At around 9.20am this morning (September 7) two males wearing balaclavas, one apparently armed with a handgun, the other with a knife, entered the post office.

The two threatened staff, took a sum of money and escaped in a car that was found burned out a couple of kilometres later.

Gardai are attending the scene and are appealing for information. Cavan Garda Station is on (049) 436 88 00; Ballyconnell Garda Station is on 039 952 55 80.