Judge makes order to erect anti-drug signs at Kinsale Sevens rugby tournament

Judge McNulty said it was hoped they would deter young people from irresponsible drug use, “which I have previously observed, makes millionaires out of thugs”.

The Sevens event is due to be held on April 29 and April 30. File picture

The organisers of the annual Kinsale Rugby Sevens tournament have been ordered by a judge to place special signs at the rugby grounds and in the town to remind people of the consequences of being caught with drugs, following a spate of prosecutions for cocaine possession at previous editions of the event.

The special condition was directed by Judge James McNulty, with prototypes of the signage shown to the gardaí and the solicitor for Kinsale Rugby Club in Bandon District on Thursday.