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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9797Rape

Man convicted in trial of six men over alleged sexual abuse of deaf relative

Six men, including three uncles and three brothers, were tried over alleged sexual abuse of a deaf female relative over a 19-year period between 1995 and 2014. The trial began last October and the jury began deliberating on a Wednesday, after which a 48-year-old uncle, referred to as Accused B, was found guilty of two counts of raping his niece on two occasions between 2008 and 2014. The jury is still deliberating on two further counts against Accused B and 16 charges against the other five defendants, all of whom deny wrongdoing. The latest report says the jury is expected to resume deliberations on Monday.

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

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What happened
Six men, including three uncles and three brothers, were tried over alleged sexual abuse of their deaf relative.
When
The alleged abuse occurred over a 19-year period between 1995 and 2014.
Investigation
The convicted uncle, Accused B, is reported to have admitted to gardaí that he had sex with his niece when she was in her early 20s.
Charges
  • The trial began with seven defendants and 103 charges, and the DPP withdrew 22 charges against one brother and 61 charges against the remaining six defendants.
  • The six men on trial faced a combined total of 20 charges, 16 of which relate to the main complainant, who is deaf.
In court
  • The trial started last October and the jury began deliberating on a Wednesday.
  • The 48-year-old uncle, Accused B, was found guilty of two counts of raping his niece on two occasions between 2008 and 2014.
  • The jury is still deliberating on two further counts against Accused B and 16 further charges against the other five defendants.
  • The jury is expected to resume deliberations on Monday.
Other details
  • All the men deny any wrongdoing and have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
  • The tracker entry is dated 1 May 2026, while the article's own timestamp reads 15 May 2026.
  • None of the parties can be named for legal reasons.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA jury returned two guilty verdicts against one uncle in the trial of six men accused of sexually abusing their deaf relative. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe alleged abuse occurred over a 19-year period between 1995 and 2014. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe convicted uncle admitted to gardaí that he had sex with his niece when she was in her early 20s. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe six men on trial face a combined total of 20 charges, 16 of which relate to the main complainant, who is deaf. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe 48-year-old uncle, Accused B, was convicted of two counts of raping his niece on two occasions between 2008 and 2014. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe trial started last October and the jury began deliberating on a Wednesday. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe jury is still deliberating on two further counts against Accused B and 16 further charges against the other five defendants. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe trial started with seven defendants and 103 charges, and the DPP withdrew 22 charges against one brother and 61 charges against the remaining six defendants. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe jury is expected to resume deliberations on Monday. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherAll the men deny any wrongdoing and have pleaded not guilty to the charges. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherNone of the parties can be named for legal reasons. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 May2026
    Convictedthejournal.ie, first report
    Man found guilty in trial of six men accused of sexually abusing deaf relative

    Reports a jury verdict in the trial: one uncle (Accused B) convicted of two counts of rape, with deliberations continuing on two further counts against him and 16 charges against the other five defendants. Also reports the DPP withdrew 61 charges against the remaining defendants and 22 against one brother during the trial.

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