Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5767Indecent assault · Co. Dublin

Man jailed for indecently assaulting teenage girl in 1990

Patrick O'Brien (74), a man from Clondalkin, Dublin, was in his 30s when he indecently assaulted a girl aged 15 or 16 at his home between April and September 1990. The woman made a complaint to gardaí after reading a media report about O'Brien's 2022 suspended sentence for possession of child sexual abuse material. O'Brien was convicted following a trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. On 5 May 2026 he was jailed for two years, and the victim had no objection to him being named but wished to remain anonymous.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced5 May
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man indecently assaulted a teenage girl at his home on one occasion while she was staying there.
Where
The assault took place at the suspect's home in Clondalkin, Dublin.
When
The assault took place between April and September 1990, more than 35 years before sentencing.
Other details
  • The victim was a woman aged 15 or 16 at the time of the assault.
  • The suspect, Patrick O'Brien, was aged 74 at sentencing and was in his 30s at the time of the assault.
  • O'Brien was previously given a suspended 20-month prison sentence in 2022 for possession of child sexual abuse material.
  • The victim had no objection to O'Brien being named but wished to retain her right to anonymity.
Investigation
The woman complained to gardaí after reading a media report about O'Brien's previous conviction.
In court
O'Brien was tried and convicted at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Sentence
On 5 May 2026 O'Brien was jailed for two years for the indecent assault.
3 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatO'Brien was in his 30s at the time of the assault (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe assault took place between April and September 1990 (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial and sentencing took place at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 5 May2026
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man who indecently assaulted teenage girl more than 35 years ago jailed

    Reports the conviction and sentencing of Patrick O'Brien for an indecent assault that occurred more than 35 years prior, including the victim impact statement and the judge's reasoning.

    convicted, 74, male, irish (judged from name)victim, 15 or 16, female