Judge apologises for 'thick Tyrone people' jibe

An outspoken judge today apologised for branding people from County Tyrone typically 'thick'.

Wed, 21 May, 2008 - 14:06

An outspoken judge today apologised for branding people from County Tyrone typically 'thick'.

Judge Sean McBride made the outburst last week in Monaghan District Court as he ruled on a case of mistaken identity involving a young woman from the North.

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