Drunk Cork man stripped off his clothes on city street

Defendant was convicted of being so drunk he was a danger to himself or others

Defendant was taken by ambulance to Mercy University Hospital, court heard. Picture: Denis Scannell

A drunken man stripped off his clothes after 9pm on Cornmarket Street in Cork, and on Tuesday he was convicted and fined for being so drunk he was a danger to himself or others.

33-year-old Stephen O’Sullivan, of 96 Togher Road, Togher, Cork, was not present in Cork District Court, where the case was dealt with in his absence.

Garda Cian Hennessy said the incident occurred after 9pm on March 25, 2025.

“Gardaí were flagged down by security staff in relation to an intoxicated male after removing his clothing.

“We spoke to Stephen O’Sullivan, who was very intoxicated. He was arrested under the Public Order Act for his own safety and conveyed to Bridewell Garda Station.

“His condition deteriorated and he was taken by ambulance to Mercy University Hospital,” Garda Hennessy said.

Judge Mary Dorgan said on a charge of being so intoxicated he was a danger to himself or others, the only penalty available was a fine.

The judge fined him €350.

Sergeant Dineen said the accused man had 30 previous convictions for the same offence. He had a total of 93 convictions.