Street sign campaigner to fight charges

A politician who was arrested and questioned about a controversial campaign to deface Cork street signs with links to historical British figures said he is prepared to contest any charges he may face.

Irish language activist and co-opted Cobh county councillor Diarmaid Ó Cadhla was speaking yesterday after he was released without charge following several hours of questioning by gardaí on Monday about his role in the Cork Street Name Campaign’s activity in early February.

A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.