Cork woman, 60, tells court she was left to 'hitch hike home in the dark' following arrest

Accused told Skibbereen District Court that following release from Clonakilty Garda Station, she was forced to hitchhike to her home in Skibbereen as she had no money

At a previous hearing, Ann O’Neill was convicted on two counts of intoxication in a public place, one count of threatening and abusive behaviour and one count of obstructing a peace officer. Picture: Dan Linehan

A 60-year-old woman who was convicted of three public order offences and obstruction has told the district court she was left to hitchhike home in the dark following her arrest in October 2024.

Ann O’Neill, of Mardyke Street, Skibbereen, appeared at Skibbereen District Court before Judge Joanne Carroll where her case was due for finalisation.