Ireland Kilkenny man's Central Criminal Court trial over historical abuse hears from third complainant
Between 1995 and 2007, a 38-year-old man alleged abuse at various locations, including in the accused's car, and said he first spoke to gardaí at 14 or 15 but nothing happened. A 59-year-old Kilkenny man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is charged with over 120 counts of historical abuse involving eight male complainants aged 10 and 11 at the time. He pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court to 121 counts and denies any wrongdoing. On 29 April 2024 the third complainant gave evidence, and the trial continues before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court29 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- Charges
- The accused, a 59-year-old man from Kilkenny who cannot be named for legal reasons, is charged with over 120 counts of historical abuse.
- He has pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court to 121 counts of historic sex abuse.
- The counts include anal and oral rape and sexual assault against eight male complainants aged between 10 and 11 at the time.
- When
- The offending is alleged to have occurred between 1995 and 2007.
- Where
- The offending is alleged to have occurred at various locations, including in the accused's car.
- What happened
- The complainant said the accused touched his penis, both under and over his clothes.
- The complainant said the accused raped him anally on one occasion.
- A third complainant said he was present in a car while the accused sexually assaulted his younger brother.
- Investigation
- The complainant said he first spoke to gardaí when he was 14 or 15, but nothing happened.
- Other details
- The complainant said the accused threatened him to keep quiet or his family would be killed.
- The accused denies any wrongdoing.
- In court
- The third complainant gave evidence at the trial on a Friday, with Dominic McGinn SC prosecuting.
- In cross-examination, defence counsel Roisin Lacey SC said the accused denies the allegations.
- The trial continues before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe complainant said the accused would touch his penis, both under and over his clothes. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatThe complainant said the accused raped him anally on one occasion. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whereThe complainant described abuse at multiple locations, including in the accused's car. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenThe offending occurred between 1995 and 2007. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- investigationThe complainant said he first spoke to gardaí when he was 14 or 15, but nothing happened. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeThe accused is charged with over 120 counts of historical abuse. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeThe accused has pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court to 121 counts of historic sex abuse. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeThe counts include anal and oral rape and sexual assault against eight male complainants aged between 10 and 11 at the time. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe third complainant gave evidence at the trial on a Friday, with Dominic McGinn SC prosecuting. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtIn cross-examination, defence counsel Roisin Lacey SC said the accused denies the allegations. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe trial continues before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherThe accused denies any wrongdoing. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherThe complainant said the accused threatened him to keep quiet or his family would be killed. (kilkennypeople.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Apr2024Trial of Kilkenny man hears from third complainant
Reports on the trial of the accused at the Central Criminal Court, including evidence from the third complainant, the defence cross-examination and the continuation of the trial before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and the jury.
accused, 59, malevictim, 38, male