A 45-year-old man arrested for a public order offence before the holiday period replied to a member of An Garda Síochána when charged: “F*** you, I hope you die over Christmas.”Judge Catherine Ryan was dealing with the case at Cork District Court on Monday when she read out this reply after caution which was made by Michael Butler of Churchfield Terrace East, Churchfield, Cork.

Source: Irish Examiner January 06, 2026 12:14 UTC