Ireland Kilkenny man's sex abuse trial hears from complainants
A 59-year-old Kilkenny man is on trial at the Central Criminal Court on 121 sex offence counts involving eight boys, who were aged between ten and eleven at the time, with the offences allegedly committed between 1995 and 2007. Three of the boys made a complaint to gardaí in 2000, but no prosecution was brought then, and a second complainant said he first told anyone in 2021 when he spoke to gardaí. The man pleaded not guilty to all counts, and the first complainant gave evidence on Thursday 25 April 2024. The trial continues before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon, and defence counsel says the accused denies all the allegations.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court25 Apr
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 59-year-old man is on trial for 121 counts of historical sex abuse against eight male complainants.
- Where
- RTÉ reports the alleged offences took place at the defendant's home and in his car, while Kilkenny Live reports offences at various locations.
- When
- The offences were allegedly committed between 1995 and 2007.
- The complainants were aged between ten and eleven at the time of the alleged offences.
- Cause
- The prosecution told the jury the accused would allegedly lure the boys into conversation by promising cigarettes.
- Investigation
- Three of the boys made a complaint to gardaí in 2000, but no prosecution was brought at that time.
- The second complainant said he first told anyone about the abuse in 2021, when he spoke to gardaí.
- Charges
- The accused is charged with 121 sex offences, including anal and oral rape and sexual assault.
- In court
- The trial is being heard at the Central Criminal Court before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon.
- The first complainant gave evidence on Thursday 25 April 2024, and the trial continues.
- Other details
- The accused has pleaded not guilty to all counts, and defence counsel says he denies all the allegations.
- One complainant is listed as a 38-year-old man, and reports differ on his age at the time of the abuse.
18 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe accused is a 59-year-old man on trial for over 120 counts of historical abuse. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whereThe first complainant said he was sexually abused in the defendant's home on three occasions. (rte.ie)
- whereThe first complainant was playing near the accused's house when he went inside. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenThe offences were allegedly committed between 1995 and 2007. (rte.ie)
- whenThe offending occurred between 1995 and 2007. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- investigationA complaint was made to gardaí by three of the boys in 2000, but no prosecution was brought at that time. (rte.ie)
- investigationThe second complainant said he first told anyone about the abuse in 2021, when he spoke to gardaí. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeThe accused is charged with 121 sex offences against young boys. (rte.ie)
- chargeThe accused is on trial for 121 counts of historical sex abuse, including anal and oral rape and sexual assault. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe trial is being heard at the Central Criminal Court. (rte.ie)
- courtThe man has pleaded not guilty. (rte.ie)
- courtThe Central Criminal Court heard evidence from the first complainant on Thursday. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe trial continues before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherThe accused allegedly lured the boys by promising cigarettes. (rte.ie)
- otherThe trial continues the following day. (rte.ie)
- otherThe alleged victims were eight male complainants who were aged between ten and eleven at the time. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherThe accused has pleaded not guilty to all counts. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherDefence counsel said the accused denies all of the allegations. (kilkennypeople.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 26 Apr2024Kilkenny man's sex abuse trial hears from complainants
Reports evidence from the first and second complainants at the Central Criminal Court on Thursday 25 April 2024, including the accused's not guilty plea and defence cross-examination. Offending is said to have occurred between 1995 and 2007.
accused, 59, malevictim, 10 to 11 at the time of the abuse, male - 25 Apr2024Trial witness breaks down describing alleged rape
Report of the first day of the trial, including the first complainant's evidence and cross-examination. The article does not state where the alleged offences took place beyond the defendant's home and car.
accused, 59, malevictim, 38, male