Man jailed for begging in Cork for 13th time

The court heard that the accused man did not cause the gardaí any difficulty.

Sgt Kelleher said the accused had 52 previous convictions – 12 of which were for begging. File photo

A 42-year-old man who was arrested and charged with begging on the streets of Cork – for the thirteenth time – was yesterday jailed for a month.

Judge Olann Kelleher imposed that sentence on Emmet Curley who is originally from Shannon, County Clare, at Cork District Court.