Fines issued by gardaí following house party

Fines were dished out to 15 people for breaching Level 5 restrictions over the weekend after gardai were called to a house party in Willow Park, Athlone.

Sgt Andrew Haran from Athlone Garda Station told the Westmeath Independent on Monday that officers arrived at the house party around 2am on Sunday morning (March 21) where students had gathered.

15 people were subsequently issued with €150 fines in relation to attending the house party which is in breach of the Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions in relation to gatherings.

He said other fines may follow.

A small amount of cocaine was also seized by gardaí.