Ex-FF councillor guilty on 3 counts

A former Fianna Fáil councillor — described by a retired garda as “the most arrogant man I ever encountered” — was yesterday convicted of being drunk and a danger, being threatening, abusive, or insulting, and carrying a knife.

Gary O’Flynn, of Hayfield Drive, Castle Court, Whitechurch, Co Cork, denied all three charges. Judge Olann Kelleher convicted him after a day-long trial at Cork District Court, adjourning sentencing until Jan 11.

O’Flynn, aged 37, is a former councillor for Fianna Fáil on Cork City Council and is the son of former Fianna Fáil TD, Noel O’Flynn.