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Case No. 7799Rape · Co. Mayo · 11 May 2013

Man jailed for eight years for 2013 rape of Ciara Mangan in Castlebar, Co Mayo

In May 2013, Ciara Mangan, then 18, was raped by Shane Noonan (28) at an address in Castlebar, Co Mayo, after she was handed an open can of cider at a party where she believes it was spiked. Noonan pleaded guilty to the rape and was jailed for eight years at the Central Criminal Court, as reported on 22 July 2023. Ms Mangan waived her right to anonymity and said colleagues later subjected her to rape comments and rape songs. McDonald's UK and Ireland has vowed to investigate these workplace abuse claims.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced22 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Ciara Mangan was raped by Shane Noonan, aged 28, at an address in Castlebar, Co Mayo.
  • Ms Mangan says Noonan, whom she described as a co-worker, approached her and led her to an upstairs bathroom where he raped her.
When
The rape took place on May 11th, 2013, when Ms Mangan was 18.
Where
The offence took place at an address in Castlebar, Co Mayo, after Ms Mangan attended a party with some of her co-workers.
Cause
Ms Mangan began to feel unwell after being handed an open can of cider at the party, and she believes it was spiked.
Charges
Noonan pleaded guilty to the rape of Ciara Mangan.
In court
Noonan was sentenced at the Central Criminal Court.
Sentence
Noonan was jailed for eight years.
Other details
  • Ms Mangan waived her right to anonymity at the court hearing.
  • Ms Mangan says she was subjected to rape comments and rape songs by colleagues after the rape.
Investigation
  • McDonald's UK and Ireland has vowed to investigate the claims of workplace abuse.
  • McDonald's UK and Ireland CEO Alistair Macrow said he was deeply appalled by the new allegations and committed to investigating them.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offence took place at an address in Castlebar, Co Mayo. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereMs Mangan went to a party where some of her co-workers were present. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe rape took place on May 11th, 2013. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeNoonan pleaded guilty to the rape of Ciara Mangan. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe sentence was imposed at the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceNoonan was jailed for eight years. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMs Mangan believes the open can of cider she was handed at the party was spiked. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMs Mangan says she was subjected to rape comments and rape songs by colleagues after the rape. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMs Mangan waived her right to anonymity at the court hearing. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMcDonald’s UK and Ireland has vowed to investigate the claims of workplace abuse. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMcDonald’s UK and Ireland CEO Alistair Macrow said he was deeply appalled by the new allegations and committed to investigating them. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Jul2023
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    McDonald’s to investigate claims by Ciara Mangan of workplace abuse after she was raped

    Reports the sentencing of Shane Noonan at the Central Criminal Court, the eight-year sentence, and the victim’s account of workplace harassment by colleagues, to which McDonald’s responded.

    victim, Ciara Mangan, 18 at time of offence, female, irish (judged from name)Ciara Manganconvicted, Shane Noonan, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Noonan