Kildare casino is hit by armed raiders during early hours of morning

A Co Kildare casino has been hit by armed raiders during the early hours of the morning.

Staff at Ace Casino, on the Dublin Road in Kildare Town were shocked when two raiders armed with hammers entered the building at 12.42am on Tuesday, September 19, last.

It is understood that the raiders fled in a dark saloon car. An undisclosed sum of money was stolen.

Gardaí are appealing for information.