Drunk Corkman spent an hour making 999 calls

Emergency 999 calls were made repeatedly for an hour by a Corkman who, became abusive when approached by gardaí.

David Broderick, aged 38, of 28 Ardcarrig, Carrigaline, yesterday pleaded guilty at Cork District Court to two counts under the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act.

He admitted engaging in threatening and abusive words or behaviour, and being drunk and a source of danger to himself or others.