Pals of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch are urging the public to cheer him up for his 60th birthday next week - by sending cards to him in prison.
The Irish Mirror recently revealed how Hutch will have nothing but a swiss roll to look forward to as he marks his 60th birthday behind bars. Hutch, 59, is set to celebrate the landmark birthday in Wheatfield Prison next Tuesday, but won't won’t get any special privileges - except for a possible extended visit from family.
However, an online campaign has now been set up to send birthday cards into The Monk in prison. The Twitter page, Free The Monk, has posted: "It's the Monk's 60th birthday on Tuesday and could you imagine the smile on his face if he was to get a load of birthday cards from those on here who support him?