Bandon grandmother convicted for non-mask wearing appears in court for new offence

Bandon grandmother Margaret Buttimer pictured here at Bandon District Court, was again accused of refusing to wear a mask in a shop. Picture: Michael Mac Sweeney/Cork Courts

A woman who allegedly refused to wear a face mask in a supermarket earlier today has been released on bail on conditions including that she stay away from shops and other premises frequented by members of the public.

Margaret Buttimer (aged 66) of The Cottage, St Fintan’s Rd, Bandon, Co Cork had been arrested in the town at 10.42am this morning after entering SuperValu at around 10.30am without a mask, against public health regulations, and then refusing offers of one from staff, according to gardaí.