Gymnast who represented Ireland found drunk and tripping up passers-by in Cork

Kelsey Flynn was highly intoxicated and was sticking out her leg in an attempt to trip members of the public at Blackpool Shopping Centre, court heard

As well as two incidents where she admitted engaging in threatening behaviour and being drunk and a source of danger, Kelsey Flynn admitted three counts of shoplifting. Picture: Larry Cummins

A gymnast who represented Ireland at European competitions was found in a drunken condition sticking her leg out to try to trip passers-by in Blackpool Shopping Centre.

Kelsey Flynn was before Cork District Court charged with a number of public order offences arising out of this and other incidents.