Alcohol vendors warned over underage sales

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.

Superintendent of the Garda District covering Listowel and north Kerry Daniel Keane said the result was “very disappointing”.

He said there had been a high-profile case before the courts in Listowel last year and it was very worrying that nearly half those targeted on Saturday night failed the test.