Joyriding gang member on north side of Cork city jailed

A leading member of a gang on the north side of Cork city who call themselves ‘Farranree Joyriders’ was jailed for 12 months today. Nicholas Crowley pleaded guilty to multiple counts of stealing cars and motorbikes at Cork District Court today.

Diarmuid Kelleher, solicitor, said the young man had difficulties in his past and also had addiction problems. However, the solicitor said the young man was doing well recently in prison following a remand in custody.