Trial for damage to gate at Trinity College

A 66-year-old Dublin man has been sent forward for trial accused of wrecking the historic wooden front gate of Trinity College Dublin.

John Farrell, from Fassaugh Avenue, Cabra, was served with a book of evidence when he appeared at Dublin District Court yesterday.

He had been charged earlier with 22 offences including allegations of criminal damage, endangerment of life, dangerous driving and hit-and-run, in connection with the incident.