Ireland Case No. 21050Indecent assault · Co. Kilkenny
Former Christian Brother convicted of indecently assaulting five boys at Kilkenny school
An 88-year-old former Christian Brother was convicted of indecently assaulting five boys at a school in County Kilkenny between August 1975 and June 1976. He had faced over 30 charges of indecently assaulting six boys and pleaded not guilty to all offences. On 18 May 2023, after trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, the jury found him guilty on 28 counts relating to four complainants and by majority on two counts relating to a fifth, and not guilty on one count relating to a sixth. Judge Elma Sheahan remanded him on continuing bail and ordered victim impact statements and medical reports, with sentencing set for 30 June 2023.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted18 May
2 reports - Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A former Christian Brother was convicted of indecently assaulting five boys at a school in Kilkenny.
- Where
- The offences took place at a school in County Kilkenny.
- When
- The offences are alleged to have occurred on dates between August 1975 and June 1976.
- Charges
- He faced over 30 charges of indecently assaulting six boys.
- In court
- He was tried at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court and pleaded not guilty to all offences.
- On 18 May 2023 the jury took about five hours to reach its verdicts.
- The jury found him guilty of 28 counts relating to four complainants.
- By majority, the jury found him guilty of two counts relating to a fifth complainant.
- The jury returned a not guilty verdict on one count relating to a sixth complainant.
- Investigation
- Judge Elma Sheahan ordered victim impact statements and medical reports on the defendant.
- Sentence
- He was remanded on continuing bail for a sentencing hearing on 30 June 2023.
- Other details
- The man is 88 years old and cannot be named for legal reasons.
25 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA former Christian Brother was convicted of indecently assaulting five boys at a Kilkenny school. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatThe man was convicted of indecently assaulting five boys almost 50 years ago at a Kilkenny school. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe offences took place at a primary school in Kilkenny where the man was a teacher. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whereThe offences took place at a primary school in Co Kilkenny where the man was a teacher. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alleged incidents occurred on dates between August 1975 and June 1976. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenThe incidents are alleged to have happened on dates between August 1975 and June 1976. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe court ordered victim impact statements and medical reports on the defendant. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeThe man faced over 30 charges of indecently assaulting six boys. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeHe faced over 30 charges of indecently assaulting six boys. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe man was tried at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe man had pleaded not guilty to all offences. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe jury found the man guilty of 28 counts relating to four complainants. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe jury found the man guilty by majority of two counts relating to a fifth complainant and not guilty on one count relating to the sixth complainant. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe man was on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury found him guilty of 28 counts relating to four of the complainants. (irishtimes.com)
- courtBy majority, the jury found him guilty of two counts relating to a fifth complainant. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury returned a not guilty verdict on one count relating to a sixth complainant. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe man was remanded on continuing bail for a sentencing hearing on June 30. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- sentenceThe judge remanded him on continuing bail for a sentencing hearing on 30 June. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe convicted man is 88 years old and cannot be named for legal reasons. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherThe man is 88 years old and cannot be named for legal reasons. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe pleaded not guilty to all offences. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe jury deliberated for about five hours before reaching verdicts. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe judge ordered victim impact statements and medical reports on the defendant. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe complainants are now men in their 50s. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 18 May2023Former Christian Brother convicted of indecently assaulting five boys at Kilkenny school
Reports the jury verdicts (guilty on counts for five complainants, not guilty on one count for a sixth), the bail and sentencing date, and orders for victim impact statements and medical reports.
convicted, 88, malevictim, 50s, male - 18 May2023Breaking: Former Christian Brother convicted of indecently assaulting five boys at Kilkenny school
Reports the jury verdicts on 28 counts for four complainants, two counts for a fifth by majority, and not guilty on one count for a sixth, with sentencing set for 30 June.
convicted, 88, male