78-year-old Cork woman still living in fear one year on from burglary

The court also heard that “after 10 minutes he quite literally fell on his backside" during another break-in at a pub in the city

Judge Dara Hayes imposed a total sentence of three years on Cronin who pleaded guilty to this burglary and charges arising out of two other incidents. File picture: Larry Cummins

A 78-year-old Cork woman whose home was burgled in the middle of the night a year ago is still living in fear now.

The pensioner said in a victim impact statement before Cork Circuit Criminal Court that it was a very frightening experience. She said the fact that she lives alone added to her trauma.