'Even though I know he’s in prison, I still see him': Stalking victims campaign for new laws

Brave women lead campaign to make stalking a standalone crime

Una Ring at Youghal Co Cork. “We accept that getting a new law introduced could take some time but at least we feel like we are doing something to help people." Picture: Larry Cummins.

Both women were subjected to sustained harassment and sinister stalking before the men responsible brought terror to their homes — one armed with a clawhammer, the other with a knife, rope and duct tape.

While both escaped physical harm — in one case thanks to a brave housemate, and in the other case, thanks to a phenomenal policing and surveillance operation — both believe they came close to death.