A man has been arrested over the robbery of three youths at knife point in Co.Clare yesterday evening.

The 18 year old was detained after the incident at Drumgeely in Shannon.

It happened at about half past seven yesterday evening when a man armed with a knife threatened the three youths and stole a small amount of cash from them.

No one was injured in the incident.

A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.