Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2159Sexual assault, indecent assault · Co. Limerick

67-year-old Limerick man pleads guilty to sexually abusing daughter and indecently assaulting sister-in-law

A 67-year-old man from Limerick pleaded guilty at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court on 6 March 2025 to sexually abusing his daughter and indecently assaulting his sister-in-law, offences committed at various locations in the 1980s and 1990s. He was originally accused of 54 counts of sexual and indecent assault, but the State accepted guilty pleas to 18 sample counts, comprising seven counts of sexual assault in respect of his daughter and 11 counts of indecent assault in respect of his sister-in-law. Reporting restrictions were imposed to protect the victims' identities. The man was remanded on bail to appear for sentencing on 14 March 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted6 Mar
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A 67-year-old man pleaded guilty to sexually abusing his daughter and indecently assaulting his sister-in-law.
Where
The offences were committed at various locations and the case was heard at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.
When
The offences were committed at various dates in the 1980s and 1990s, and the guilty plea was entered on 6 March 2025.
Charges
  • The man was accused of 54 counts of sexual and indecent assault in respect of two female victims.
  • The State accepted guilty pleas to 18 sample counts, comprising seven counts of sexual assault in respect of his daughter and 11 counts of indecent assault in respect of his sister-in-law.
In court
The case was heard at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.
Other details
  • Reporting restrictions were imposed banning publication of the man's name and address to protect the victims' identities.
  • The man was remanded on bail to appear for sentencing on 14 March 2025.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe offences were committed at various locations on various dates in the 1980s and 1990s. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man was accused of 54 counts of sexual and indecent assault in respect of two female victims. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe State accepted guilty pleas to 18 sample counts. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe admitted 11 sample counts of indecent assault in respect of his sister-in-law. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe admitted seven sample counts of sexual assault in respect of his daughter. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe man was remanded on bail to appear for sentencing on 14 March. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Mar2025
    Convictedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Sex offender father admits sexually abusing his own daughter and sister-in-law

    First report of the guilty plea; 54 counts originally charged but State accepted 18 sample counts; reporting restrictions imposed; sentencing set for 14 March 2025.

    suspect, 67, malevictim, femalevictim, female