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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9802Indecent assault · Co. Clare

Lisdoonvarna retailer remanded in custody over sexual abuse of boy in 1980s

Noel Jordan (59), of Jordan's Mace on Main Street, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, was charged with six counts of indecent assault on Collins, a boy who was seven when the offending began between February 1980 and February 1986. Some of the assaults took place at Lisdoonvarna National School. Jordan pleaded guilty on a full facts basis at Ennis Circuit Court before Judge Francis Comerford, who said the offending was sustained over several years, involved threats and caused great harm to Collins. Jordan was remanded in custody pending sentence, which is to follow, and he had offered Collins €20,000 as a token of remorse, which Collins does not wish to accept.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted1 May
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Noel Jordan (59), of Jordan's Mace, Main Street, Lisdoonvarna, was remanded in custody pending sentence over the indecent assault of a primary school boy in the 1980s.
Where
Some of the assaults took place at Lisdoonvarna National School.
When
The indecent assaults took place over a six-year period, between February 1980 and February 1986.
Cause
The judge said the offending was sustained over a number of years and involved threats.
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 remanded in custody pending sentence, which is to follow.
Other details
  • The judge said great harm was done to Collins.
  • Jordan offered Collins €20,000 as a token of remorse, which Collins does not wish to accept.
  • Victim and family statements were reported in the case.
  • The article is stamped 1 May 2026 in one place and 6 May 2026 in another.
9 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)
  • whereSome of the assaults took place at Lisdoonvarna National School. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe indecent assaults took place over a six-year period between February 1980 and February 1986. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe offending was sustained over a number of years and involved threats. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeJordan pleaded guilty on a full facts basis to six separate charges of indecent assault on Collins. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Ennis Circuit Court before Judge Francis Comerford. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceJordan was remanded in custody for sentencing later that month. (thejournal.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)

The reporting

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  1. 1 May2026
    Convictedthejournal.ie, first report
    Lisdoonvarna 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