Uncle is All-Ireland champion solicitor, says accused

A young man with cocaine visible around his nose and mouth boasted that his uncle was “an All-Ireland champion solicitor” and that he would have the jobs of gardaí and security staff at a nightclub.

Judge Olann Kelleher noted from the evidence that the young man had no previous convictions. However, the judge said, “He acted the maggot on the night”.

The judge said at Cork District Court yesterday that he would leave Bernard O’Riordan, of 74 Connolly Park, Cork, without a conviction if he made a contribution of €350 to the Cuanlee family refuge in Cork.