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Three armed men wearing balaclavas robbed a shop in Co Louth on Friday night.
The robbery took place on Rathmullen Road in Drogheda about 9.15pm.
It is believed the men had a shotgun and a large knife when they took a sum of cash. No one was injured in the incident.
Separately, gardaí are investigating another robbery not far from the Drogheda incident. In the second robbery three men robbed a shop in Duleek, Co Meath .
The men, allegedly armed with a shotgun and large knife, went into the shop at about 9pm.
They left the scene on foot with a small amount of money. No one was injured in the incident.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information on the incidents to contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666111 or to call in to any Garda station.