Armed robbery of Co Cavan bank

Gardaí issued a warning to the public today after a bank robbery in Co Cavan late this afternoon.

Gardaí issued a warning to the public today after a bank robbery in Co Cavan late this afternoon.

Two men, one armed with a shotgun, robbed the Bank of Ireland in Baillieborough Co Cavan at around 4 pm.

The robbers, who wore mortorcycle helmets and leathers, threatened staff before making off with an undisclosed amount of cash . There were customers in the bank at the time.

The robbers made their getaway on a motorcycle in the direction of the Cavan road..

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Gardai in Baileboro appealed for witnesses but warned members of the public not to approach anyone who fits the robbers discription.