Carmel ‘glad to be alive’ after her car is hit by joyrider in Cork

The woman whose car was blown into the air and spun 180 degrees after a joyrider smashed into it during a rampage near Cork city said she’s lucky to be alive.

Carmel Ring, a popular volunteer with Cork City FC in her early 70s, also issued an emotional thank you to onlookers, gardaí, and emergency service personnel who helped her after she was caught up in the terrifying incident near Cork city.