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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5752Sexual assault · Co. Waterford

Irish boxing president faces sexual assault charge ahead of trial

Gerry O'Mahony, president of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association, has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman at The Village Inn, Strandside, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, on a date unknown between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010. The charge is brought under Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act 1990, as amended by Section 37 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001. His case was last before Waterford Circuit Court on May 29, and he is on bail. On June 5, 2024 he said he intends to plead not guilty and is prepared to step aside from his IABA roles until the trial ends, and the case is due back before the same court for a jury trial on July 2.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gerry O'Mahony, a man, has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman.
Where
The alleged assault took place at The Village Inn, Strandside, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co Waterford.
When
The date of the alleged offence is unknown but falls between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.
Charges
  • The charge is contrary to Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act 1990, as amended by Section 37 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001.
  • O'Mahony intends to plead not guilty.
In court
  • The case was last before Waterford Circuit Court on May 29.
  • O'Mahony is on bail.
  • O'Mahony is due to appear before Waterford Circuit Court on July 2 for trial by jury.
Other details
  • O'Mahony was elected president of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association in July 2022.
  • O'Mahony has said he is prepared to step aside from his IABA and Olympic roles until the trial is over.
  • The IABA said O'Mahony has volunteered to step aside from his presidential duties pending resolution of the matter.
  • The reports were published by The Irish Times on June 5, 2024.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at The Village Inn, Strandside, Abbeyside, Dungarvan. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence date is unknown but falls between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2010. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeGerry O’Mahony has been charged with sexual assault arising from an alleged incident at a pub in Co Waterford. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe offence is contrary to Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act 1990, as amended by Section 37 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was last in court on May 29 at Waterford Circuit Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtO’Mahony is currently on bail. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtO’Mahony is due to appear before the same court on July 2 for trial in front of a jury. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherO’Mahony said he is prepared to step aside from his IABA roles until the trial is over. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherO’Mahony intends to plead not guilty. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe IABA said O’Mahony has volunteered to step aside from his presidential duties pending resolution of the matters. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Jun2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Irish boxing president offers to step down as he faces sexual assault charge

    Names the accused, the pub and the alleged period (2009 to 2010), the statutory basis of the charge, the Waterford Circuit Court trial date of July 2nd, his bail status, his intention to plead not guilty, and his offer to step aside from IABA and Olympic roles.

    accused, Gerry O'Mahony, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gerry O'Mahonyvictim, female