Man, 91, accused of assault and abusive behaviour to nursing home staff

A 91-year-old man appeared in court yesterday, on charges of assault, obstruction of a garda in his duty, and being abusive and insulting to staff at a nursing home.

Niall O’Mahony previously indicated to the court that he will not contest the charges.

Mr O’Mahony, of Ardkilmartin, Kilmallock, Co Limerick, is charged with separate offences, which gardaí claim occurred at Maria Goretti nursing home in Kilmallock on dates in January and February this year.