Large garda presence as Kinsale 7s returns without a hitch

The 2019 edition of the event had been termed a 'snow fest' by a judge after large numbers of cocaine seizures and public order incidents 

It is the 35th anniversary of the festival and around 5,000 rugby fans were expected to attend the festival, which has so far passed off peacefully this weekend. Picture: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Local councillors have said the Heineken Kinsale Rugby 7s has gone off without a hitch so far this year – putting previous controversial scenes to bed.

Thousands turned out to enjoy the weekend event in the sunshine by the sea, which returned for the first time since 2019.