Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 10011Indecent assault · Co. Limerick

Limerick man convicted of indecent assault of girl in 1970s

Between August 1971 and August 1976, Tom White, a neighbour of a girl then aged between 13 and 16, is alleged to have repeatedly indecently assaulted her at her home and at his home in Limerick. Now aged 75 and of Montpelier, County Limerick, White was found guilty by a jury of 10 counts of indecent assault and acquitted of other counts on the indictment. Sources differ on the venue, with the key facts naming Limerick Courthouse and the article naming the Central Criminal Court. On 20 April 2026 the judge adjourned sentencing to June 15 and remanded White on continuing bail.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted20 Apr
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Tom White was found guilty by a jury of 10 counts of indecent assault.
  • The offences involved repeated indecent assault of a young girl who was a neighbour, including touching, lewd commentary and physical abuse.
Other details
  • The complainant was a girl aged between 13 and 16 at the time of the offences.
  • White, now aged 75, is of Montpelier, County Limerick, according to the article.
Where
The offences took place at the girl's home and at White's home in Limerick.
When
The offences took place on dates between August 1971 and August 1976.
In court
  • Key facts state the trial was held at Limerick Courthouse, while the article reports the case was heard at the Central Criminal Court.
  • White was acquitted of a number of other counts on the indictment.
  • A sentencing hearing was held on 20 April 2026, and the judge adjourned sentencing to June 15.
  • White was remanded on continuing bail until sentencing.
Sentence
Indecent assault carries a maximum sentence of two years' imprisonment.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTom White was found guilty by a jury of 10 counts of indecent assault. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe abuse was carried out repeatedly against a young girl who was a neighbour. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe complainant was aged between 13 and 16 at the time of the offences. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe offences took place at the girl's home and White's home in Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe offences took place on dates between August 1971 and August 1976. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe trial was held at Limerick Courthouse. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtWhite was acquitted of a number of other counts on the indictment. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned sentencing to June 15. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtWhite was remanded on continuing bail until sentencing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceIndecent assault carries a maximum sentence of two years' imprisonment. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Apr2026
    Convictedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    'I was a happy child' - Limerick pensioner repeatedly groped and sexually abused young girl

    Reports the jury verdict at the Central Criminal Court, the acquittals on other counts, the victim's impact statement, and the adjournment of sentence to June 15. No existing case matches.

    convicted, Tom White, 75, male, named, irish (judged from name)Tom Whitevictim, female