Panic alarm in pub

Gardai arrested a man after responding to a panic alarm activation at a public house in Newport.

Nenagh District Court heard that the incident occurred at O’Sullivans on Main Street on July 17 last. Keith Reynolds (36) of Foxhall, Newport, was found in a highly intoxicated state. He was deemed a danger to himself and to others.

Solicitor Elizabeth McKeever said the defendant had received “some bad news” that day. He had since apologised to the gardaí and the owner of the licensed premises. He had been attending an alcohol services course and relapsed that day, but was continuing to attend the course. Mr Reynolds received a €150 fine.