Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4511Indecent assault · Co. Dublin

Former Christian Brother Jack Manning, 89, given extra year for indecently assaulting two boys

Jack Manning, 89, a former Christian Brother and teacher, pleaded guilty to four counts of indecently assaulting two boys at CBS Westland Row, Dublin 2, in the 1970s. Judge Martin Nolan imposed a one-year sentence to run consecutive to the four-year sentence Manning is already serving.

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  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced24 Nov
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Key facts

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  • whatJack Manning pleaded guilty to four counts of indecently assaulting two boys. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatManning called each boy to the top of the class and then indecently assaulted them while correcting their homework. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe offences took place at CBS Westland Row, Dublin 2. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offences were committed on dates between July 1972 and June 1974. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe court heard that Manning has 22 previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtManning has 22 previous convictions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a one-year sentence to run consecutive to the sentence Manning is currently serving. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Martin Nolan noted that Manning held a position of trust, which he betrayed. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherManning was a teacher at CBS Westland Row at the time of the offending. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe two victims were aged between seven and eight at the time. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe abuse involved Manning calling each boy to the top of the class and indecently assaulting them while correcting their homework. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge said Manning held a position of trust, which he betrayed. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge said the impact on both victims was significant. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe victims were aged between seven and eight. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe two victims wish to retain their anonymity. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel said Manning instructed him to apologise and that his guilty pleas show remorse. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Nov2025
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Ex-Christian Brother, 89, who indecently assaulted 8 boys gets more jail time

    Adds a one-year consecutive sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for indecently assaulting two boys in 1972 to 1974, on top of a four-year sentence imposed in March 2025 for abusing eight other boys. The victims were pupils at CBS Westland Row.

    convicted, Jack Manning, 89, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jack Manningvictim, 7-8, malevictim, 7-8, male
  2. 24 Nov2025
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Former Christian Brother given additional year in jail for indecent assault of two boys

    Sentencing for two boys abused at CBS Westland Row between 1972 and 1974. Manning received a one-year consecutive sentence on top of his existing four-year sentence.

    convicted, Jack Manning, 89, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jack Manningvictim, malevictim, male