Gardaí investigating the robbery of an off licence in Limerick have arrested a man.

A planned operation into the availability of alcohol to minors discovered a number of retailers did not request ID from potential purchasers.

Pubs and off-licences in Co Kerry have been warned to be more vigilant when selling alcohol after a sting found nearly half of premises tested did not ask for ID and sold drink to minors.

“I gave him a crack of the umbrella.”