Man was 'highly intoxicated' on Kinnitty's main street

By Derek Fanning

Midland Tribune Deputy Editor

Published 15th Jul 2026, 12:37 GMT

Updated 18th Jul 2026, 14:00 GMT

The Guards had to arrest the man “for his own safety” — The Guards had to arrest the man “for his own safety” | FILE PHOTOGRAPH

placeholder image — The Guards had to arrest the man “for his own safety” | FILE PHOTOGRAPH

Public order incident was dealt with by way of an adult caution

A MAN who was highly intoxicated and unsteady on his feet on Kinnitty's main street was arrested by the Gardaí for his own safety recently.

The incident happened at 10.45pm on Wednesday June 24th. The Gardaí dealt with the matter by way of an adult caution.

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