A former Fianna Fáil councillor who harassed a 25-year-old waitress at work has received a nine-month suspended sentence.

The harassment occurred on three occasions in late July/early August 2022.

Joseph O’Donovan, formerly known as Gary O’Flynn, harassed the 25-year-old woman on three occasions in late July/early August 2022.

Joseph O’Donovan, formerly known as Gary O’Flynn, appeared before Cork District Court on Friday having previously pleaded guilty to one count of harassment

Joseph O’Donovan, formerly known as Gary O’Flynn, appeared before Cork District Court on Wednesday

Joseph O’Donovan, formerly known as Gary O’Flynn, appeared before Cork District Court on Wednesday charged with one count of harassment.