Man who defaced Collins mural in West Cork faces jail over spate of offences

Accused also pleaded guilty to criminal damage and two assaults

The Michael Collins mural on Kent Street in the town was badly vandalised. Picture: Andy Gibson

A man who defaced a Michael Collins mural in Clonakilty in West Cork during a spate of recent offending could face up to 10 months in prison.

Marlon Corrigan, 26, who had been living at the Nordav Guesthouse, Tawnies in Clonakilty, had previously pleaded guilty to all charges against him. This included the spate of criminal damage incidents in the West Cork town and two assaults, including one in which a Stanley blade was produced.