The man allegedly left the scene empty handed
Gardaí responded to an armed-robbery attempt in Killarney, Co Kerry, this morning.
At around 10.30am, emergency services were called to the incident, which occurred at the post office on New Street.
Killarney post office on New Street remains closed this lunchtime as Gardai from the Crime Scene investigations unit continue their work following the attempted armed robbery of the office this morning.
It's thought that the incident took place at around 10.30am when a man entered the post office, pointed a gun at staff and told them to give him cash.
Shortly afterwards eye witnesses described seeing the man leave the post office and get into a car which then sped away in the direction of Beech Road.
Radio Kerry understands that the raider left empty handed following the quick action of the post office staff who raised the alarm.
An Post has said it expects the office to open later.
A garda investigation is continuing into the incident.
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