Man in 70s arrested after crash at Spaniard

By Kieran O’Mahony

A MAN in his 70s who crashed into the front wall of the well-known and popular Spaniard Bar in the Scilly area of Kinsale  was arrested at the scene.

Gardaí confirmed to The Southern Star, that a female who was inside the licensed premises at the time had received minor injuries.

‘The man was arrested and taken to Bandon Garda Station where he failed a breath test for alcohol,’ a spokesperson said.

‘He has been charged in relation to the incident and is due to appear before Bandon District Court on the morning of September 19th.’