Father and sons avoid jail over violent disorder

A father and his three sons got suspended jail sentences and 240-hour community service orders yesterday for their part in a violent disorder in Cork where rocks and bottles were thrown.

Danny Quilligan, aged 44, and his three sons, Jason, aged 18, Alan, aged 21, and Daniel Jr, aged 22, all of 6 Annalee Grove, Mayfield, Cork, were sentenced yesterday for engaging in a violent disorder and being armed with weapons on October 24, 2013.

Danny Quilligan Sr was sentenced to two years, suspended, for arming himself with rocks and bottles during the stand-off.