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September 8 2005

Galway Advertiser

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Queue of people sold drink after hours at rear of Aran hotel
The owner of the only hotel on Inis Oirr, the smallest of the Aran Islands, used foul language to a Garda sergeant when told to clear his premises in the early hours of the morning while his staff were observed selling cans of lager to a queue of people at the rear of the premises. Martin Flaherty, of Ostan Inis Oirr, pleaded guilty at Aran District Court last Thursday to permitting intoxicating liquor to be consumed on his premises at 1.25am on August 16 last. Sergeant Christy Joyce gave evidence that closing time on the night was 11 pm. He said he visited Ostan Inis Oirr twice on the night in question and had asked the accused, who was "most uncooperative" to clear the premises on both occasions. The sergeant said he visited other premises on the same night and they had all cleared their premises when told to do so. Sergeant Joyce said he noticed staff from Flaherty's hotel selling cans of lager to a large queue of people at the rear of the hotel when he revisited the premises. When he approached Flaherty about selling liquor after hours, he became abusive and said, "What the f*** do you expect me to do about it." Superintendent Mick Curley pointed out that the premises was put in order before Sergeant Joyce left that night. He said Flaherty had one previous conviction in 1995, for a similar offence. Defence solicitor, Anne Jennings said her client had deviated from the norm and while this offence occurred over a year ago there had been no repetition. She said her client had apologised to Sergeant Joyce for his behaviour and attitude on the night. Judge Mary Fahy convicted and fined Flaherty 250, remarking she wouldn't touch his licence this time.

Wedding fair in the Ardilaun this Sunday
If you're thinking of tying the knot soon, you need to pay a visit to The Ardilaun House Hotel's free entry wedding fair this Sunday afternoon from 12 noon to 5pm. Information on all things bridal will be available at the event as well as an exclusive fashion showing the latest trends for the wedding party. In addition, couples who confirm their wedding booking at the Ardilaun with a deposit on the day will receive a complimentary weekend for two in one of the associated hotels with Select Hotels of Ireland.

Competition
In conjunction with the wedding fair, one Galway Advertiser reader will win the following prizes in this great competition: Table d'hote dinner for two in the Camilaun Restaurant at the Ardilaun House Hotel, and a 150 voucher towards wedding flowers

at Knocknacarra Florists. To enter answer the following question: Where will the wedding fair take place on September 11? Answer on a postcard along with contact

details by Tuesday September 6. For further information on the wedding fair contact Orla or Maria telephone (091) 519703 or email or view www.ardilaunhousehotel .ie

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