Cork woman accused of attacking and robbing 15-year-old girl of her Confirmation necklace 

THE Director of Public Prosecutions has yet to decide on the venue for the case against a 35-year-old Cork woman accused of attacking and robbing a 15-year-old girl of a €300 necklace which she got for her Confirmation.

Sergeant John Kelleher applied to have the accused remanded in custody until October 9 to allow time for DPP directions to be obtained and Judge Olann Kelleher acceded to that application at Cork District Court.

Eddie Burke, solicitor, said that the defendant’s appearance in court on the next occasion should once again be by video link from prison.

Michelle Harrington of Ravensdale Road, Mahon, Cork, said “thanks” as the case was adjourned.

It is alleged that she carried out the robbery on a 15-year-old girl at around 4pm on September 3. Michelle Harrington said she spoke with the teenager and her two friends but had nothing to do with any attack or robbery.

Garda Conor Cronin testified during a bail objection. “At approximately 4pm two females aged 15 and 16 and a male aged 18 were together in an area beside the skate park at Mardyke Walk, talking and enjoying the sun," he said. 

“They were approached by two females – one of them being Michelle Harrington. At first the two females were talking normally to them. As the three began to leave, Michelle Harrington said they were not allowed to leave until they handed over money.

“The male handed over €9, the 16-year-old female handed over €4.80 and the 15-year-old female handed over €1 as that was all she had for the bus home.

“Michelle Harrington and the other female wanted more from this teenager and they attacked her. She was boxed in the face and body numerous times and kicked into the back. (Ms Harrington) caught the injured party in a head-lock and removed a chain from around her neck. She had gotten this for her Confirmation.”