Judge compares accused to a Tasmanian devil 'causing chaos all over Cork'

Litany of offences included one where he walked through city centre with ornamental tiger under his arm

The accused asked the judge to suspend some of the term. Picture: Larry Cummins

A sentencing judge compared a man to a Tasmanian devil causing chaos all over Cork — including one incident when he was caught walking through the city centre with an ornamental tiger under his arm.

Judge Colm Roberts imposed a total sentence of 22 months on 47-year-old Gerry Foley, just two months short of the maximum possible total that can be imposed at district court level.