Gardaí are investigating an armed robbery at a bookmakers on the Main Street in Castleblayney, Co Monaghan.
Two masked men, one armed with a handgun and the other with a baseball bat, entered the premises at around 7.30pm last night and demanded cash.
A sum of money was handed over, but the amount taken is not thought to be substantial.
The men are believed to have left the scene in a Northern Ireland-registered blue Nissan car travelling in the direction of the Monaghan Road.
No firearm was discharged during the robbery and no-one was injured.
Gardaí have appealed for anyone with information to contact them in Castleblayney or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 111 666.
