‘Thirst for land’ led to one brother kicking another in the head, court hears 

Judge Marie Keane said: 'This was nothing other than a vicious and premeditated attack'

The case, heard in Bandon, was adjourned until January 16 to allow for the preparation of a probation report. File picture: Dan Linehan

A "thirst for land" between two brothers resulted in one kicking the other in the head with a steel toe-capped boot, Bandon District Court has heard.

Inspector Kay O’Donoghue told the court that on the evening of December 18, 2023, Patrick Maloney, aged 33, of Baile Ard, Fermoy, Co Cork, arrived at the home of his parents near Kinsale at about 8.30pm.