Corkman fined for 'masturbating naked' within view of neighbour's children

In an interview with gardaí the accused said: 'All I can do is apologise. I am ashamed of my life.'

Judge Olann Kelleher noted that the accused had co-operated fully with authorities and was not deemed to be a risk to the public. File photo: Dan Linehan

Children playing in the front garden of their home saw a 66-year-old neighbour masturbating at his front window and now he has been convicted and fined €500 for what was the first criminal offence of his life.

Judge Olann Kelleher noted from a background report prepared on the accused for today’s sentencing hearing that the accused had co-operated fully with authorities and was not deemed to be a risk to the public.