Bogus collector pretended to raise funds for Trócaire charity

Suspended sentence for man who called to houses in West Cork carrying a collection box and identifying himself with a false ID card

John Burke of Tralee, Co Kerry, collected €154 in cash in the bogus operation. Picture: File

A bogus charity collector who called to houses in Skibbereen, West Cork pretending he was raising funds for Trócaire has been handed a suspended sentence in the district court.

John Burke, aged 22, of Rathoonane, Monavalley, Tralee, Co Kerry, appeared for sentencing before Judge James McNulty at Bantry District Court.