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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2135Sexual assault (six counts) · Co. Kildare

John Glynn jailed for three years for sexual assault of young girl in Kildare

John Glynn, 28, pleaded guilty to six counts of sexual assault of a girl aged between eight and 13, committed at his family home in Co Kildare between 2013 and 2018 while she was being minded by his mother. In March 2025, Ms Justice Melanie Greally sentenced him to three years' imprisonment. A two-year post-release supervision order was also imposed, and Glynn was directed to refrain from any activity or occupation bringing him into contact with children. The victim waived her right to anonymity to allow Glynn to be named.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced10 Mar
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Key facts

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What happened
  • John Glynn was charged with sexually assaulting a girl aged between eight and 13 on six occasions at his family home.
  • The girl was being minded by Glynn's mother and would occasionally sleep over at the house, with the assaults occurring on six overnight stays.
  • Glynn is eight years older than the victim.
Where
The assaults took place at an address in Carrighill, Calverstown, Kilcullen, Co Kildare.
When
The offending occurred between 2013 and 2018.
Charges
John Glynn pleaded guilty to six counts of sexual assault.
In court
Ms Justice Melanie Greally sentenced Glynn in March 2025.
Sentence
  • Glynn was sentenced to three years' imprisonment.
  • A two-year post-release supervision order was imposed.
  • Glynn was directed to refrain from any activity or occupation bringing him into contact with children.
Other details
  • The victim waived her right to anonymity to allow Glynn to be named.
  • Glynn was assessed at high risk of reoffending but expressed shame and accepted responsibility in the probation report.
  • Glynn maintained he could not remember what happened due to intoxication by drugs or alcohol.
20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe victim was aged between eight and 13 at the time of the offending. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatGlynn is eight years older than the girl. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe girl was being minded by Glynn's mother at the time. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe girl would occasionally sleep over at the house. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatGlynn sexually assaulted her on six occasions that she stayed overnight. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim wished to waive her right to anonymity to allow Glynn to be named. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim outlined psychological effects including feelings of fear and trust issues. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim said she still lives in fear and expects it may never leave her. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatGlynn was assessed at high risk of reoffending. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe probation report states Glynn expressed shame and accepts responsibility. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatGlynn maintains he cannot remember what happened due to intoxication by drugs or alcohol. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe assaults occurred at an address in Co Kildare. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offending took place between 2013 and 2018. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeJohn Glynn pleaded guilty to six counts of sexual assault. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceA headline sentence of seven years would be appropriate for an adult offender. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe sentence was reduced to five years and six months to reflect that Glynn was a juvenile for part of the period. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe final sentence handed was three years' imprisonment. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceA two-year post-release supervision order was imposed. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceGlynn was directed to place himself under the supervision of the Probation Service for two years. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceHe was directed to refrain from any activity or occupation which would bring him into contact with children. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Mar2025
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man jailed for three years over abuse of young girl who was minded by his mother

    Sentencing details including aggravating and mitigating factors, post-release supervision order, probation report findings, and victim impact statement read via videolink.

    convicted, John Glynn, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Glynnvictim, 8-13, female