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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12286Sexual offences · Co. Dublin

Man charged with 79 historical sexual offences set for trial in June 2026

A 76-year-old man charged with 78 indecent assaults and one attempted rape against four girls in south Dublin in 1971-1981 has been ordered to stand trial at the Central Criminal Court. The trial date was set for 15 June 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is a 76-year-old man charged in connection with 79 sexual offences. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe offences are alleged to have taken place in a number of locations in south Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe offences are alleged to have taken place between 1971 and 1981. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationHe was arrested at Dublin Airport in July after being extradited from the US. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of 78 indecent assaults and one attempted rape. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeOne count relates to one complainant, including the charge of attempted rape. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe was subsequently charged. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe first appeared before the Central Criminal Court on 29 July. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge told him he had to give notice to the DPP within 14 days if he is to rely on an alibi. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtMr Justice Paul McDermott set a trial date for 15 June 2026. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtDefence counsel told the court the trial is likely to go into a third week. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtA case management date was set for 30 January, with all disclosure to be completed by then. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe accused was not present in court. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe offences relate to four girls who were aged between eight and fifteen at the time. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Oct2025
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Man facing 79 historical sexual abuse allegations in south Dublin set for trial next June

    First report of this case. Sets trial for 15 June 2026 at the Central Criminal Court, with case management on 30 January and disclosure to be completed by then. The accused was not present in court.

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