A man (23) has been given a six and a half year jail term for causing the death of cyclist in Kerry almost three years ago.

Paud O'Leary (42) from Leamyglissane, Gneeveguilla was found dead on July 1st 2012.

He had been knocked from his bike while training for a charity cycle.

Shane Fitzgerald from Newmarket, Co Cork had pleaded not guilty to the charge of dangerous driving causing death.

However he was convicted by a jury at Tralee Circuit Criminal Court last month.

Judge Thomas E O'Donnell today suspended the final 18 months of his sentence.