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A stand-off in Co Kerry came to a peaceful conclusion this evening after an armed woman had barricaded herself into a shop.

Castle St in Tralee was sealed off to vehicles and pedestrians as officers negotiated through the shop door with the woman who was armed with a knife.

The stand-off began at around 4pm today and the Garda presence increased steadily as the evening progressed.

An ambulance and paramedics were also at the scene.

Gardai negotiators spoke with the woman who left the building shortly before 8pm.

The AA confirmed that the street was reopen to traffic but that there were still delays.