Michael Higgins -a conman who swindled women he met on dating sites, friends and partners out of thousands of pounds to fuel his luxury lifestyle and gambling habit faces possible jail time.

Michael Higgins gave victims several excuses - including claiming he could set up rounds of golf at St Andrews Old Course and that he needed cash for private hospital operations.

Cahir O’Higgins (49) pleaded not guilty to one count of theft of €400 in July 2016 and four counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice in December 2017.