An armed gang held up the Dublin-Dundalk mail train at Gormanston, County Meath, and stole a large number of mailbags.

Report shows the railway line at Gormanston station.

Three nearby houses which were broke into by the gang who held the occupants hostage.

Report shows interview with Monica Martin one of the householders held hostage during the whole experience.

Interview with Superintendant John Nolan on who he believes carried out the raid.

Interview with Ray Burke, Minister for Justice, on what steps will be taken to secure the line.

The reporter is Tom McCaughren.

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