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Gardaí search suspected 'shebeen' operating in Kildare

The shed had all the trappings of a traditional pub, gardaí said
The shed had all the trappings of a traditional pub, gardaí said

A group of people were found drinking and socialising at a suspected 'shebeen' in Co Kildare last night. 

At around 8.30pm last night, gardaí executed a search warrant at a premises close to Kildare town. 

Gardaí carried out the search and found around 15 people socialising in a shed at the rear of a house.

Suspected shebeen Kildare

The shed had all the trappings of a traditional pub, gardaí said.

Gardaí took the details of everyone in the shed and seized alcohol and spirit dispensers.

Gardaí said investigations are ongoing and a file will be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for direction.