A man received head and arm injuries and was tied up during a raid on a shop in Co Cavan last night.
The man's 86-year-old mother, who was present during the incident, was unhurt after raiders entered the adjoining house at 11.30 p.m. in Loughduff, Co Cavan.
The four masked men entered the kitchen armed with a metal bar and wooden handles. They searched the premises and stole cigarettes believed to be worth €30,000, as well as a quantity of cash.
Gardai in Cavan who are investigating can be contacted at 049 4331300.