'I used to think Ireland was a safe country': Man jailed for robbing American tourist, 81, in Killarney

The woman was celebrating her 54th wedding anniversary with her 83-year-old husband when she was attacked

A headline sentence of four years was set. This was reduced to three years, and the final 20 months were suspended on condition the man engages with the probation services. Having already served six months, he now has another 10 months to serve. File picture: Dan Linehan

A 24-year-old man who robbed an American tourist in Killarney has been handed a 16-month sentence at the Circuit Criminal Court.

Andrea Bartlett, aged 81, from South Carolina, was celebrating her 54th wedding anniversary with her 83-year-old husband William when she was attacked while walking to their accommodation on Killarney’s Port Road alongside the Killarney National Park.