Prison, reoffending, addiction: Kerry man's 'vicious circle' racks up 548 convictions
Richard O'Brien outside Galway Court. Picture: Hany Marzouk
A drunken pest, a misfortune, a pity, an approachable guy when sober — just some of the descriptions given to one of Ireland’s most prolific offenders, who currently has almost 550 convictions.
Richard O’Brien from Killarney is currently serving time in the Midlands Prison, and is well-known to court staff and gardaí across Munster.




