Ireland Lisdoonvarna man jailed for indecent assault of schoolboy in 1980s
Noel Jordan, 59, a man of Lisdoonvarna, pleaded guilty to six charges of indecent assault on Seán Collins, a man who was aged seven when the offending began in February 1980. The assaults took place over a six-year period until February 1986 at various locations in Lisdoonvarna, including Lisdoonvarna National School. At Ennis Circuit Court in early May 2026, Judge Francis Comerford remanded Jordan in custody pending sentence. On 16 May 2026, the judge sentenced Jordan to 43 months in prison with the final 12 months suspended and ordered him to pay €10,000 to Barnardos. Jordan offered Collins €20,000 as a token of remorse, which Collins refused.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted1 May
2 reports - Sentenced16 May
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Noel Jordan, 59, a man, pleaded guilty to six charges of indecent assault on Seán Collins, a man aged seven at the start of the offending.
- Where
- The assaults took place at various locations in Lisdoonvarna, including Lisdoonvarna National School.
- When
- The assaults occurred over a six-year period between February 1980 and February 1986.
- Cause
- The offending was sustained over a number of years and involved threats.
- Investigation
- Det Garda Niamh O'Malley was the investigating garda and gave evidence to the court.
- Charges
- Jordan pleaded guilty on a full facts basis to six separate charges of indecent assault on Collins.
- In court
- The case was heard at Ennis Circuit Court before Judge Francis Comerford.
- Sentence
- Jordan was sentenced to 43 months in prison with the final 12 months suspended and ordered to pay €10,000 to Barnardos.
- Other details
- Jordan offered Collins €20,000 as a token of remorse, which Collins refused.
- Jordan is a registered sex offender.
29 statements extracted from the articles
- whatNoel Jordan was remanded in custody pending sentence for the sexual abuse of a primary school boy in the 1980s. (thejournal.ie)
- whatNoel Jordan pleaded guilty to six separate charges of indecent assault on Seán Collins. (clareecho.ie)
- whatNoel Jordan was sentenced for sexual abuse of a primary school boy in the 1980s. (clareecho.ie)
- whereSome of the assaults took place at Lisdoonvarna National School. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe indecent assaults took place at various locations in Lisdoonvarna, including Lisdoonvarna National School. (clareecho.ie)
- whereJordan's business is on Main Street, Lisdoonvarna. (clareecho.ie)
- whenThe indecent assaults took place over a six-year period between February 1980 and February 1986. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe indecent assaults occurred over a six-year period between February 1980 and February 1986. (clareecho.ie)
- whenThe indecent assaults took place between February 1980 and February 1986. (clareecho.ie)
- causeThe offending was sustained over a number of years and involved threats. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationDet Garda Niamh O’Malley was the investigating garda and gave evidence to the court. (clareecho.ie)
- chargeJordan pleaded guilty on a full facts basis to six separate charges of indecent assault on Collins. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeJordan pleaded guilty to six charges of indecent assault on Collins. (clareecho.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Ennis Circuit Court before Judge Francis Comerford. (thejournal.ie)
- courtJudge Comerford remanded Mr Jordan in custody for sentencing later in the month. (clareecho.ie)
- courtThe sentence was imposed at Ennis Circuit Court by Judge Francis Comerford. (clareecho.ie)
- sentenceJordan was remanded in custody for sentencing later that month. (thejournal.ie)
- sentenceJordan received a 43-month prison term with the final 12 months suspended. (clareecho.ie)
- sentenceJordan was directed to pay €10,000 to Barnardos as part of the sentence. (clareecho.ie)
- sentenceThe judge said the headline sentence would have been 52 months. (clareecho.ie)
- otherThe judge said great harm was done to Collins. (thejournal.ie)
- otherJordan offered €20,000 to Collins as a token of remorse, which Collins does not wish to accept. (thejournal.ie)
- otherSeán Collins was aged seven when the offending began in February 1980. (clareecho.ie)
- otherThe judge said the offending was sustained over a number of years and involved threats. (clareecho.ie)
- otherMr Jordan had entered an early guilty plea. (clareecho.ie)
- otherMr Jordan is a registered sex offender. (clareecho.ie)
- otherMr Jordan offered Mr Collins €20,000, which Mr Collins does not wish to accept. (clareecho.ie)
- otherJordan is a registered sex offender. (clareecho.ie)
- otherJordan offered Collins €20,000 as a token of remorse, which Collins refused. (clareecho.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 16 May2026Lisdoonvarna retailer jailed for two years & seven months for sexual assault of schoolboy in 1980s - Clare Echo
Sentencing report: Jordan, 59, pleaded guilty on a full facts basis to six charges of indecent assault against Seán Collins between February 1980 and February 1986. Judge Francis Comerford imposed 43 months with the final 12 suspended, and ordered €10,000 paid to Barnardos. Jordan offered €20,000 to Collins, which was refused.
convicted, Noel Jordan, 59, male, named, irish (judged from name)Noel Jordanvictim, Seán Collins, 7 at start of offending, male, irish (judged from name)Seán Collins - 6 May2026Lisdoonvarna sex offender remanded in custody for sexual abuse of primary school boy when he was a teenager - Clare Echo
Reports the guilty plea to six charges of indecent assault, the remand in custody pending sentence at Ennis Circuit Court, the victim impact statement and the offer of €20,000 that the victim declined.
convicted, Noel Jordan, 59, male, named, irish (judged from name)Noel Jordanvictim, Seán Collins, male, irish (judged from name)Seán Collins - 1 May2026Lisdoonvarna retailer remanded in custody for sexual abuse of primary school boy in 1980s
Reports Jordan's guilty plea to six indecent assault charges at Ennis Circuit Court, his remand in custody pending sentence, victim and family statements, and the €20,000 offer.
convicted, Noel Jordan, 59, male, named, irish (judged from name)Noel Jordanvictim, Seán Collins, 7 (at start of offending), male, irish (judged from name)Seán Collins