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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 14410Rape and sexual assault · Co. Clare

Man charged with rape and sexual assault of minor in West Clare

A 26-year-old man has been charged with the rape of a female in West Clare, who was under 18 at the time of the alleged offence. The alleged offences occurred on a date unknown between November 2, 2011 and May 23, 2014. He appeared at Ennis District Court in February 2025, where he faces a charge of rape and two counts of sexual assault, and was remanded on bail to Ennis District Court on March 26. The DPP has directed that the case go forward to the Central Criminal Court for trial, and legal aid for two counsel has been granted for that trial.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • A 26-year-old man has been charged with the rape of a female in West Clare.
  • The complainant was under 18 at the time of the alleged offence.
Where
The case was heard at Ennis District Court.
When
The alleged offences occurred on a date unknown between November 2, 2011 and May 23, 2014.
Charges
The accused faces a charge of rape and two counts of sexual assault.
Investigation
Det Garda Cathy Burke is the investigating garda.
In court
  • The case was first reported in court on February 26, 2025, when Sgt Frank O'Grady gave evidence to Judge Alec Gabbett.
  • No objection to bail was made, and the accused was remanded on bail to Ennis District Court on March 26.
  • The DPP directed that the case go forward to the Central Criminal Court for trial.
  • Legal aid for two counsel was granted for the Central Criminal Court trial.
Other details
  • The accused has a Limerick city address.
  • Reporting restrictions have been imposed in the case.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 26-year-old man appeared in court charged with the rape of a female in West Clare. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatThe complainant was a minor at the time of the alleged offence. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe case was heard at Ennis District Court. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences occurred on a date unknown between November 2nd 2011 and May 23rd 2014. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationDet Garda Cathy Burke is the investigating garda. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is also facing two counts of sexual assault. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe accused faces a charge of rape. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the case go forward to the Central Criminal Court for trial. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThere was no objection to bail for the accused. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on bail to March 26th at Ennis District Court. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtLegal aid for two counsel was granted for the Central Criminal Court trial. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe accused has a Limerick city address. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherReporting restrictions have been imposed in the case. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Feb2025
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    Man appears in court of alleged rape of minor in West Clare - Clare Echo

    First report of this case. The alleged offences occurred between November 2011 and May 2014, and the accused was remanded on bail to Ennis District Court on 26 March.

    accused, 26, male