Man and women jailed for 'frenzied attack' in Skibbereen man's home 

Nicola Robinson, 46, of Carraig Fadda, Skibbereen, and Paul Teal, 23, of Barrack Street, Bantry, Co Cork, forced their way into the man's home at Gortnaclohy, Skibbereen, where they threw accelerants around and started fire, court heard

Judge Seán Ó Donnabháin said: “He was subjected to a prolonged invasion of his dwelling being subjected to repeated acts of violence and threats while throwing around and flicking flammable material and lighting of some of those. Picture: iStock

A Skibbereen man who was just home from hospital was terrorised by a woman and a man who forced their way into his home in an early hours frenzy, throwing accelerants around the house and lighting them.

Judge Seán Ó Donnabháin said: “He was subjected to a prolonged invasion of his dwelling being subjected to repeated acts of violence and threats while throwing around and flicking flammable material and lighting of some of those.