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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18136Rape; oral rape; sexual assault · Co. Kildare

Kildare man pleads guilty to rape and sexual assault of two girls

In February 2024 a 59-year-old man pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to 12 counts, including rape, oral rape and sexual assault, against two victims. The offences were committed between 1992 and 1997 and between 2000 and 2006, primarily in Dublin and Kildare. The man initially faced 26 charges, and the DPP accepted the pleas on a full facts basis. He was remanded in custody and the case was adjourned to 8 April 2024 for finalisation, when sentencing is pending.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • The man pleaded guilty to 12 counts, including rape, oral rape and sexual assault, relating to two victims.
  • Offences against the first victim included inappropriate touching, forced masturbation, digital penetration, oral rape and vaginal rape.
  • Offences against the second victim included inappropriate touching and digital penetration.
Where
  • The offences occurred at various locations, primarily in Dublin and Kildare.
  • On one occasion the first victim was raped in a vehicle on the road between Sligo and Dublin.
  • Offences against the second victim often occurred when she visited the man's home.
When
  • The first victim was aged 12 to 17 when sexually assaulted between 1992 and 1997.
  • The second victim was aged 11 to 17 when sexually assaulted between 2000 and 2006.
Other details
  • The man was a family friend working in the first victim's parents' business at the time.
  • The second victim is the sister of the man's former partner.
  • The man has a long work history, lost his job when the abuse came to light, and has had mental health difficulties since.
Charges
The man initially faced a total of 26 charges, and the DPP accepted the pleas on a full facts basis.
In court
The case was heard before Mr Justice Tony Hunt, with Giollaíosa Ó Lideadha SC representing the defence, and victim impact statements were read into the record.
Sentence
The man was remanded in custody and the case was adjourned to 8 April 2024 for finalisation, with sentencing pending.
18 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe abuse of the first victim included inappropriate touching, forced masturbation, digital penetration, oral rape and vaginal rape. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe abuse of the second victim included inappropriate touching and digital penetration. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe offences occurred over two separate time periods at various locations, primarily in Dublin and Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereOn one occasion the man raped the first victim in a vehicle on the road between Sligo and Dublin. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe abuse of the second victim often occurred when she visited the man's home. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe first victim was aged between 12 and 17 when sexually assaulted between 1992 and 1997. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe second victim was aged between 11 and 17 when sexually assaulted between 2000 and 2006. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe man pleaded guilty to 12 counts including rape, oral rape and sexual assault. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe initially faced a total of 26 charges. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe pleas were acceptable to the DPP on a full facts basis. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at the Central Criminal Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defence was represented by Giollaíosa Ó Lideadha SC. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was before Mr Justice Tony Hunt. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man was remanded in custody and the case adjourned to 8 April for finalisation. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant was a family friend working in the first victim's parents' business at the time. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe second victim is the sister of the man's former partner. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man has a long work history and lost his job when the abuse came to light. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man experienced mental health difficulties since the abuse came to light. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Feb2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare "monster" sexually abused two girls - court hears

    Guilty plea hearing at Central Criminal Court; victim impact statements read into record; defence counsel Giollaíosa Ó Lideadha SC; Judge Tony Hunt; remanded in custody pending sentencing on 8 April 2024.

    convicted, 59, malevictim, femalevictim, female