Drunk driver 'bumped into statue of national hero' Michael Collins 

A man pleaded guilty to drink-driving in connection to an incident on August 30 when his car mounted the pavement and hit the statue of Michael Collins in Clonakilty. Picture: Denis Minihane

A man who usually doesn't drink alcohol drove after attending a party and his car mounted the pavement and then bumped into the famous statue of Michael Collins in Clonakilty.

Boleslaw Masalski, of Flat 4, 26 Ashe St in Clonakilty, pleaded guilty to drink-driving in connection with the incident on August 30.