Motorcyclist jailed for drunk driving

A drunken motorcyclist tried to overtake a car at speed in Ballintemple village in Cork City but crashed into a wall and was fortunate to survive from his serious injuries.

Cian Walsh, of 17, Mercier Park, Turner’s Cross, Cork, pleaded guilty at Cork District Court yesterday to charges arising out of the crash.

Judge Olann Kelleher jailed him for six months and banned him from driving for 10 years.