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Shebeen fully kitted out.
Gardaí have locked down a fully stocked well-decorated Covid-19 shebeen decked out that appeared to be decorated with Irish flags and shamrocks for the St Patrick's Day celebrations.
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As part of Operation Navigation, Gardaí say they searched a private premises in Edenderry earlier on Thursday, March 18, following alleged breaches of liquor licencing legislation in support of current public health measures.
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Apart from the stock, taps, fridges and St Patrick's Day bunting, Garda published pictures show pints and bottles on tables.
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"Gardaí attended and located a number of persons on the premises consuming alcohol. These persons will all be issued with Fixed Penalty Notices for an alleged breach of Regulation 4 of the Health Act, 1947 Regulations - Restriction on the Movement of Persons.
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"A significant amount of alcohol, including 6 beer kegs, was seized during the operation," said a statement issued by Garda HQ.
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The Gardaí said enquiries are ongoing and a file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
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The COVID-19 Pandemic remains a public health crisis and An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to all citizens to comply with Public Health Guidelines and Regulations in order to save lives.
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