Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17017Indecent assault and sexual assault · Co. Tipperary

Man (70) charged with indecent and sexual assaults at church buildings, schools and a parochial house

A 70-year-old man has been charged with indecent assault and sexual assault of six complainants, five male and one female, at two Catholic church buildings, a parochial house and two primary schools in Co Tipperary. The alleged offences date from 1982 to 1985, with a 16th count concerning an alleged sexual assault of a male in October 1993. The accused, who has a Co Clare address, first appeared at Ennis District Court on 30 October 2026 facing 16 counts of indecent assault and sexual assault. The case was adjourned with consent to 16 December at Ennis District Court for a Book of Evidence, after which it will go forward to Ennis Circuit Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A 70-year-old man is charged with indecent assault and sexual assault.
Where
The alleged offences occurred at two Catholic church buildings, a parochial house and two primary schools in Co Tipperary.
When
  • Fifteen of the alleged offences date from 1982 to 1985, in the mid 1980s.
  • A 16th count concerns an alleged sexual assault of a male in October 1993.
Other details
  • The six complainants are five males and one female.
  • The accused has a Co Clare address.
Charges
The accused faces 16 counts of indecent assault and sexual assault.
In court
  • The accused first appeared at Ennis District Court, reported on 30 October 2026.
  • A Book of Evidence is not yet ready in the case.
  • The case was adjourned with consent to 16 December at Ennis District Court for a Book of Evidence.
  • The case will then go forward to Ennis Circuit Court.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offences from the mid 1980s occurred at locations in Co Tipperary. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenFifteen of the alleged offences date from 1982 to 1985. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenA 16th count concerns an alleged sexual assault of a male in October 1993. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe accused has appeared in court charged in connection with the indecent assault and sexual assault of six complainants. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe accused faces 16 counts of indecent assault and sexual assault against five male complainants and one female complainant. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtA Book of Evidence is not yet ready in the case. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 16 December at Ennis District Court for a Book of Evidence, with consent. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe case will then go forward to Ennis Circuit Court. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Oct2026
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    Man (70) in court charged with indecent assaults and sexual assault at two Catholic Church buildings, two primary schools and a parochial house - Clare Echo

    First court appearance of the accused. Gives the charge count, the offence locations and dates, and the adjournment to 16 December for a Book of Evidence before Ennis Circuit Court.

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