Bandon grandmother in prison awaiting trial for refusing to wear face masks

Margaret Buttimer spent the weekend in Limerick Prison after she failed to keep the terms of her bail which involved her staying away from shops and other premises

Inspector Emmet Daly said that there was no desire on the part of gardaí to have the defendant, Margaraet Buttimer,  in custody but that her offending was not stopping. Picture: Denis Boyle

A pensioner who opted not to receive the Covid-19 vaccine is to go on trial next Monday for allegedly flouting government pandemic guidelines by not wearing a face mask whilst shopping in west Cork.

Margaret Buttimer, aged 66, of The Cottage, St Fintan's Road, Bandon, Co Cork, spent the weekend in Limerick Prison after she failed to keep the terms of her bail which involved her staying away from shops and other premises frequented by members of the public.