Kickboxing course helps teen stay out of trouble

A judge who ordered an 18-year old to complete a kickboxing course to get over his fear of local drug barons has said that “the medicine has worked”.

At Ennis District Court, Judge Patrick Durcan made his comment after hearing Ethan Mahony has not come to Garda attention since commencingthe course.

Insp Tom Kennedy told the court: “I am glad to report that no new issues have emerged in the meantime in relation to Mr Mahony.”