ARREST MADE At least 70 people caught breaking Covid rules at house party in Longford town
A garda spokesperson said officers arrived at the property after receiving “countless” telephone calls from concerned local residents.

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February 13 2021 01:45 PM
Dozens of people are to be prosecuted under the State’s Covid-19 legislation after gardai broke up a house party in Longford town last night where at least 70 revellers were in attendance.
The incident, which occurred at a two-storey residence in the Palace Crescent area of Longford, took place at around 9:30pm.
A garda spokesperson said officers arrived at the property after receiving “countless” telephone calls from concerned local residents.
Upon arrival, officers found several cars, jeeps and other vehicles parked along the footpath.
When gardai approached the front door it’s understood it’s understood they were initially refused entry on more than one occasion.
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After a number of minutes, gardai entered the residence where they found at least 70 people in attendance.
It’s also believed a bar, pool table and dart board had been set up in the house.
“This was a pure blatant disregard of Covid-19,” said a garda source.
“There was not mask in sight, no social distancing, nothing.”
A man in his mid 30s was arrested with gardai insisting that all individuals present “will be dealt with” under the State’s Covid-19 legislation.
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