It followed an incident where a BMX X5 was stolen from a residential property in Rochestown in Cork City and driven to West Cork.

It was alleged that the accused sexually assaulted the woman who is in her late 30s and also physically assaulted her and her young teenage daughter, the court heard.

The judge said that there was “nothing to be gained” by sending Ger Canty, of Farnalough, Newcestown, Bandon, Co Cork, to prison

A man who became a father for the first time earlier this month has received a 10-month jail sentence after racking up a €1,000 bill at one of the country’s most popular hotels and then leaving without paying

The youth, who cannot be named because of his age, faces two charges.