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Definitions by garda

early house 

Dublin name for a bar that opens early in the morning. Originally in the area of the docks to serve the stevedores ending the night shift, but which ended up early morning drinkers in general
So after the party we went to an early house for two more scoops.
early house by garda April 21, 2011
to incarcerate or restrain temporarily
Police officers illegally kettled peaceful climate activists at the G20 protests in 2009 to stop their gathering being "hijacked" by violent protesters from another demonstration, the high court has heard. --Guardian 23 March 2011
kettle by garda April 8, 2011