Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to a robbery at a post office in Cork this morning.

Two men armed with what is believed to be a handgun and an iron bar entered the post office in Little Island, threatened staff and left the scene with a small sum of cash. 

No staff member was injured during the incident which occurred at approximately 9.30am.

The two men left the scene in a black 05C car which has damage on either side. 

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

Witnesses are asked to contact Anglesea Street Garda Station on 021-452200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.