Cork man due to go on trial for threat to kill woman changes plea to guilty

Accused also charged with causing criminal damage to woman's home and Garda patrol car

Jury at Cork Circuit Criminal Court was discharged following guilty plea by accused. Picture: Larry Cummins

A 43-year-old man due to go on trial on Monday on charges including the making of a threat to kill a woman in Fermoy and causing damage to her home has changed his plea to guilty on the these and other charges.

A jury panel was in place at Anglesea Street courthouse in Cork to be sworn in for the trial of Jason O’Callaghan, of 4 Old Lachnalooha, Mallow, Co Cork.