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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 6777Sexual assault and oral rape · Co. Kilkenny

Kilkenny man jailed for sexually abusing cousin

Bill Irish (30) sexually abused his cousin Hannah Irish (25) between 2004 and 2010, near the children's homes and in places where they played. Hannah Irish waived her anonymity so he could be named. A jury convicted Bill Irish, of Mountain Road, Airmount, Slieverue, Kilkenny, of sexual assault and oral rape after a trial in November 2023. As reported on 15 January 2024, Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo sentenced him at the Central Criminal Court, reducing a headline sentence of 14 years to seven years, suspending the final 18 months on conditions, and jailing him for five and a half years.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced15 Jan
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Key facts

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What happened
A jury convicted Bill Irish of sexual assault and oral rape of his cousin, Hannah Irish.
Where
  • Bill Irish lives at Mountain Road, Airmount, Slieverue, Kilkenny.
  • The abuse took place near the children's homes and in places where they played.
When
The offending took place on dates between 2004 and 2010.
Investigation
Hannah Irish made a complaint to the gardaí, which she said was the hardest thing she had ever done.
Charges
Bill Irish was convicted by a jury following a trial in November 2023.
In court
Bill Irish was sentenced at the Central Criminal Court by Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo.
Sentence
  • The judge set a headline sentence of 14 years and reduced it to seven years.
  • The final 18 months of the sentence were suspended on conditions, and Bill Irish was jailed for five and a half years.
Other details
  • Bill Irish has no previous convictions.
  • A probation report found that Bill Irish does not fully accept his guilt.
  • Hannah Irish waived her anonymity so her abuser could be named.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA jury convicted Bill Irish of sexual assault and oral rape of his cousin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe accused lives at Mountain Road, Airmount, Slieverue, Kilkenny. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe abuse took place near the children's homes and in places where they played. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offending took place on dates between 2004 and 2010. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtIrish was sentenced at the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceIrish was jailed for five and a half years. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge set a headline sentence of 14 years and reduced it to seven years. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe final 18 months of the sentence were suspended on conditions. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherIrish was aged between 12 and 17 during the offending. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherIrish has no previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA probation report found that Irish does not fully accept his guilt. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe victim waived her anonymity so her abuser could be named. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Jan2024
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Kilkenny man who sexually abused cousin sentenced to seven years

    Sentencing after a jury conviction in November 2023. The victim waived her anonymity so the abuser could be named. No matching case exists in the list.

    convicted, Bill Irish, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Bill Irishvictim, Hannah Irish, 25, female, irish (judged from name)Hannah Irish