Cork man previously found guilty of 89 thefts jailed for latest crimes

Court hears accused had a total of 296 previous convictions 

At Cork District Court, Judge Mary Dorgan imposed a sentence of five months with the last month suspended.

A 41-year-old man who was convicted of carrying out 89 thefts was back before Cork District Court for stealing bottles of wine at three stores in the past three months.

Judge Mary Dorgan sentenced Roy O’Callaghan to four months in jail for his latest crimes.