Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a terrifying armed robbery which took place at the An Grianan Hotel in Burt. 
We understand the robbery took place around 2.45am this morning.
Three men entered the premises, and at least one was armed with a shotgun.
They threatened a night porter who was on duty at the time of the incident and it is believed the night porter is deeply shook up following the terrifying ordeal.
The men targeted a safe and took a substantial amount of money from the hotel bar before making their escape.
No one was physically injured in the incident which lasted for over 30 minutes.
Inishowen Sinn Féin councillor Jack Murray has requested an urgent meeting with Chief Superintendent Teri McGinn after the armed robbery in An Grianan Hotel Burt.
Cllr Murray said he will use the opportunity to call for more Garda resources in border areas.
“As a Sinn Féin representative I, along with my party colleagues, regularly engage with the Gardai so that our communities can receive the best possible policing service.
“We have also met with the PSNI in order to ensure that there is regular co-operation between both policing bodies in relation to cross-border crime.
“I have been assured that there is frequent collaboration between the PSNI and the Gardai.
“However, our border communities have experienced many break-ins, robberies and other spates of crime over many months.
“Following the armed robbery in Burt and other similar incidents recently, I have requested a meeting with the Chief Superintentent in order to discuss the Gardai’s response.
“I will also push for more Garda resources to be moved to border areas.
“Our border communities cannot continue to be vulnerable to such crimes.”