Farmer, 71, fined after being found ‘out cold’ on street from drink

A 71-year-old bachelor farmer was “out cold” on Main St in Cahersiveen at 4pm on St Patrick’s Day because he had taken so much drink, the district court was told.

James Brennan, who locals regard highly, particularly for his turf-cutting skills, from Killoe, Cahersiveen, would occasionally “break out” on drink and have to be brought home by gardaí, the court heard.

On this occasion, a week after his 71st birthday, he had to be lifted off the street and gardaí had to “break in” to his house to get him inside.