A 37-year-old who persisted in harassing his ex-partner, even when he was on bail pending sentence for the same behaviour, was jailed yesterday for three years.

A 37-year-old man who was warned to stay away from his ex-partner, pending sentencing next month for harassment, was put into jail yesterday because he returned to the scene of the crime, terrifying her again.

The HSE has responded to criticism after an ambulance took 43 minutes to reach the scene of an accident in Co Kerry.

WITH TRIATHLON increasing its hold on the sporting public, it’s little surprise that there is considerable interest in the Kenmare Charity Fun Triathlon, which takes place on Saturday week, July 12.