Gardai are hunting an armed robber in Carlow town.
The armed robbery happened at twenty past one at the Homesavers shop on the Tullow Road this afternoon
A man in his early 20s threatened staff with a knife and demanded cash.
He escaped with a sum of money and fled in the direction of Mount Leinster Park, Askea and Éire Óg.
He’s described as being in his early 20s, of average build and height, wearing a blue jacket, wine pants and white runners.
Carlow Gardai are appealing for witnesses or anyone who might have seen something to ring the station.