Kerry man who intimidated sex worker gets 3 years

A married Kerry father who intimidated a sex worker into withdrawing criminal allegations against him has been sentenced to three years with the last 18 months suspended.

The 40-year-old man sent the woman texts and emails calling her a whore, and threatening to tell her family and neighbours that she was a prostitute if the charges were not dropped.

A character witness described the offender as a straight and decent man who he was prepared to stand by.