Publican fined for late drinking

Police found more than 50 people drinking in a Co Tyrone pub after 4 a.m., Cookstown Magistrates' Court was told yesterday

Police found more than 50 people drinking in a Co Tyrone pub after 4 a.m., Cookstown Magistrates' Court was told yesterday. Christopher Quinn (30), of Main Street, Ballygawley, was fined £100 for permitting after-hours drinking last October 27th.

Mr Paul Haughey, defending, said the local Gaelic football team had won an important match and celebrations were taking place in the village.

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