Patrick Kenny was on his way home from Athlone on Friday when he picked up a hitch hiker with a bag.He sat in the front seat and placed the bag on the backseat. As they drove along Patrick noticed the bag on the back seat move so he asked the man what was in the bag. He was told to mind his own business. Patrick asked him where he was going and was told Galway. Then he noticed the bag move so he asked him what was in the bag. Again Patrick was told to mind his own business.
After a few minutes Patrick again asked what was in the bag and was again told rather bluntly to mind his own business.
Patrick was sorry he had given him a lift and as they reached Connaughtons Pub Patrick swerved the car and pulled up.He told the man the car must have a puncture and if he would mind checking the tyres. The man got out to check and Patrick drove off leaving the hitchiker standing and waving his arms.