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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9555Indecent assault · Co. Clare

Lisdoonvarna retailer jailed for sexual assault of schoolboy in 1980s

Noel Jordan, 59, a company director from Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare, carried out indecent assaults on Seán Collins, a primary school boy, between February 1980 and February 1986. Jordan pleaded guilty to six charges of indecent assault against Collins. On 16 May 2026, Judge Francis Comerford at Ennis Circuit Court sentenced him to 43 months in prison with the final 12 months suspended, and ordered him to pay €10,000 to Barnardos.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 May
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Key facts

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What happened
Noel Jordan, 59, was sentenced for the sexual abuse of a primary school boy in the 1980s.
Where
Jordan runs Jordan's Mace on Main Street, Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare.
When
The indecent assaults took place between February 1980 and February 1986.
Charges
Jordan pleaded guilty to six charges of indecent assault against Seán Collins.
In court
Judge Francis Comerford sentenced Jordan at Ennis Circuit Court.
Sentence
  • Jordan received a 43-month prison term with the final 12 months suspended.
  • Jordan was directed to pay €10,000 to Barnardos as part of the sentence.
  • The judge said the headline sentence would have been 52 months.
Other details
  • Jordan is a registered sex offender.
  • Jordan offered Collins €20,000 as a token of remorse, and Collins refused it.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatNoel Jordan was sentenced for sexual abuse of a primary school boy in the 1980s. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereJordan's business is on Main Street, Lisdoonvarna. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe indecent assaults took place between February 1980 and February 1986. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeJordan pleaded guilty to six charges of indecent assault on Collins. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe sentence was imposed at Ennis Circuit Court by Judge Francis Comerford. (clareecho.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)
  • 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

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  1. 16 May2026
    Sentencedclareecho.ie, first report
    Lisdoonvarna 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