Cork man wept in court as details of his harassment of former girlfriend were outlined

Accused would not accept relationship was over and sent texts, emails, letters, and flowers to the woman over a nine-month period, court heard

Accused ordered to pay €500 to the court poor box and a further €500 through the gardaí for the victim. Picture: Larry Cummins

A 47-year-old Mallow man who failed to accept a relationship was over pleaded guilty to harassing his former girlfriend by sending her nine texts, 28 emails, nine letters and a bunch of flowers over a nine-month period.

Martin Ryan, of 92 Clonmore, Ballyviniter, Mallow, Co Cork, appeared at Cork District Court for sentencing on the harassment charge.