West Cork man faces prospect of trial on 42 charges of handling stolen engines and car parts

A West Cork man facing the prospect of trial by judge and jury on 42 charges of handling stolen engines and parts for cars, including BMWs, and tractors pleaded guilty today to sample charges.

The case against Gerard Holland, 65, of Tir na Nean, Lislevane near Bandon had been listed for trial on Thursday at Cork Circuit Criminal Court.