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Case No. 23322Rape, sexual assault, attempted sexual assault, possession of child pornography · Co. Dublin

Four teenage boys charged over alleged rape and sexual assault of girl in south Dublin

Four teenage boys (aged 15 and 16) appeared at Dublin Children's Court on 19 October 2026, charged with rape, sexual assault, attempted sexual assault and possession of child pornography involving a teenage girl in south Dublin in February 2025. They were granted bail with conditions and the case resumes in November.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Oct
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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28 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA fifth youth appeared in court charged in connection with an alleged rape of a teenage girl in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatFour boys aged 15 and 16 were arrested on Monday 19 October 2026. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe alleged rape and sexual assault took place at a location in south Dublin in February 2025. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault occurred in south Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenGardaí arrested the four boys at their homes on the morning of 19 October 2026. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe boys were charged with rape, sexual assault, attempted sexual assault and possession of child pornography. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeTwo boys aged 16 and 15 are accused of rape and sexual assault of the girl. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeOne boy aged 16 is accused of attempted sexual assault of the girl on the same date. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeOne boy aged 16 faces a charge of possession of child pornography, allegedly one video thumbnail on a mobile device. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeTwo boys, aged 16 and 15, are accused of rape and sexual assault of the girl in south Dublin in February 2025. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeOne boy aged 16 faces a single charge of possession of child pornography, allegedly one video thumbnail on a mobile device. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe four boys and family members were granted bail with conditions sought by gardaí. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe DPP has authorised trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case resumes in November. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe boys have yet to enter a plea. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe 17-year-old was granted conditional bail with conditions including residing at his address, notifying gardaí of any change, providing a contact phone number, and being contactable at all times. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe must surrender his passports and travel documents within 24 hours. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe DPP gave a direction for trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe must not contact the alleged victim or other witnesses, including no direct or indirect contact. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe must not contact three of the four co-defendants, with an exception for one he is related to who is also accused of rape. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe four co-defendants appeared before Judge Brendan Toale in the same court on Monday. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe proceedings fall under the juvenile protocol requiring greater expediency and a 12-month timeframe. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe incident was allegedly captured on video. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherA fifth suspect, related to one of the four boys, has yet to be charged. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe 17-year-old has not entered a plea. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherTranslators assisted the four co-defendants and their family members in court. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe four teens appeared without legal representation due to industrial action causing widespread disruption to the criminal courts. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe boys have not entered a plea and the complainant and defendants have the legal right to anonymity. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Oct2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, follow-up
    Fifth youth appears in court charged in connection with alleged rape of teenage girl last year

    Reports the appearance of the fifth youth (aged 17) at Dublin Children's Court, details of the four co-defendants' earlier appearance, bail conditions, the DPP's direction for trial on indictment, and the absence of legal representation due to industrial action over legal aid reforms.

    victim, femaleaccused, 17, maleaccused, 16, maleaccused, 15, maleaccused, 16, maleaccused, 16, male
  2. 1 Oct2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Four teenage boys charged over alleged rape and sexual assault of girl in south Dublin

    First court appearance of four teenage boys charged in connection with an alleged rape and sexual assault in south Dublin in February 2025; all four granted bail with conditions; DPP has authorised trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court; a fifth suspect has yet to be charged.

    victim, femaleaccused, 16, maleaccused, 15, maleaccused, 16, maleaccused, 16, male