Accused bailed by judge to attend mother’s funeral

A young Kerry man accused of drunken driving in the early hours of yesterday pleaded with a judge at Cork District Court to let him out of custody to attend his mother’s funeral.

Michael O’Driscoll jnr, aged 20, of 8 Rathoonare, Tralee, Co Kerry, was arrested in the early hours of yesterday and charged with four counts in relation to his driving at Harbour View Rd, Knocknaheeny, Cork.

Insp Bill Duane said that gardaí were opposed to bail being granted to the young man.