Ireland Man sentenced for rape and oral rape in Enniscorthy
Richard Murphy, a 48-year-old man from Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, was convicted in October 2022 of raping and orally raping Angelique Schreuder, a 16-year-old woman, after finding her getting intimate with his son in the garden of the house next door to where he lived. He was on bail for other sexual offences involving young girls at the time of the offence. Following a Central Criminal Court trial sitting in Waterford in June 2022, the jury returned guilty verdicts. On 20 July 2026, Judge Karen O'Connor sentenced Murphy to 11 years and six months for rape, consecutive to the sentence he is already serving, and a concurrent eight-year sentence for oral rape, with an earliest release date of October 2027.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced1 Jul
3 reports
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Murphy orally raped and then raped a 16-year-old girl after finding her getting intimate with his son in the garden of the house next door to where he lived.
- Murphy told his son to go inside, asked the victim for her parents' details, did not allow her to pull up her clothing, and told her not to tell anyone before leaving.
- Where
- The offence took place in the garden of a house next door to Murphy's residence at Rectory Heights, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford.
- When
- Murphy was convicted in October 2022 following a Central Criminal Court trial sitting in Waterford in June 2022.
- Investigation
- Murphy was on bail for other sexual offences involving young girls at the time of the offence, for which he has since been convicted.
- In court
- Judge Karen O'Connor described Murphy as a danger to young girls and noted limited mitigation as Murphy does not accept the jury's verdicts.
- Legal aid was extended in the event of an appeal.
- Sentence
- Murphy was sentenced to 11 years and six months for rape, consecutive to the sentence he is serving, and a concurrent eight-year sentence for oral rape.
- Murphy's earliest release date is October 2027.
- Other details
- Murphy's previous convictions relate to three young girls and include sexual assault and making threats.
- Angelique Schreuder waived her right to anonymity to allow Murphy to be named.
31 statements extracted from the articles
- whatRichard Murphy was convicted of rape and oral rape in October 2022. (thejournal.ie)
- whatThe victim was a 16-year-old girl at the time of the offence. (thejournal.ie)
- whatMurphy raped a 16-year-old girl who was getting intimate with his son in the garden of the house next door to where he lived. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMurphy was on bail at the time for other sexual offences involving young girls. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMurphy arrived, told his son to go inside, and asked the injured party for details of who her parents were. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- whatShe was in a state of partial undress and Murphy did not allow her to pull up her clothing. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- whatMurphy orally raped the injured party, then raped her, and told her not to tell anyone before he left. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe orally raped the injured party then raped her (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThere was a shout for him and Murphy told the injured party not to tell anyone before he left (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe offence took place in the garden of a house next door to where Murphy lived. (thejournal.ie)
- whereMurphy lives at Rectory Heights, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe judge said it was aggravating that Murphy was on bail for sexual offences at the time of the offence. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe judge extended legal aid in the event of an appeal. (thejournal.ie, irishtimes.com)
- courtMurphy was convicted of rape and oral rape in October 2022 following a Central Criminal Court trial sitting in Waterford in June. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- courtLegal aid was extended in the event of an appeal (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceMurphy was sentenced to 11 years and six months for rape. (thejournal.ie)
- sentenceA concurrent eight-year sentence was imposed for oral rape. (thejournal.ie)
- sentenceThe 11-year-six-month sentence is consecutive to the sentence Murphy is currently serving, which has an earliest release date in October 2027. (thejournal.ie)
- sentenceMurphy was sentenced to 11 years and six months consecutive to the sentence he is serving. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe rape count carried a sentence of 11 years and six months and the oral rape count a concurrent eight-year sentence. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceMurphy's earliest release date for the sentence he is already serving is October 2027. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceHe was sentenced to 11 years and 6 months consecutive to the sentence he is currently serving (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceThe sentence of 11 years and 6 months was for the rape count and a concurrent eight-year sentence was for oral rape (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceHis earliest release date is October 2027 (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMurphy was on bail for other sexual offences involving young girls when the offence occurred. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe judge described Murphy as a 'danger to young girls'. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- otherMurphy's previous convictions relate to three young girls and include sexual assault and making threats. (irishtimes.com)
- otherAngelique Schreuder waived her right to anonymity to allow Murphy to be named. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- otherMurphy was on bail at the time for other sexual offences involving young girls for which he has since been convicted (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHis previous convictions relate to three young girls and include sexual assault and making threats (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe victim described wanting to rip her skin off and crawl out of her body (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Jul2026Convicted sex offender raped teen girl who was getting intimate with his son
Reports the sentencing of Richard Murphy, including the judge's comments on his predatory behaviour, the circumstances of the offence, the consecutive sentence imposed, and the victim's impact statement.
victim, Angelique Schreuder, 16, female, non-irish (judged from name)Angelique Schreuderconvicted, Richard Murphy, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)Richard Murphy - 20 Jul2026Man jailed for 11½ years for rape of teenage girl who was with son
Reports the sentencing of Richard Murphy to 11½ years (consecutive) for rape and a concurrent 8-year sentence for oral rape of a 16-year-old girl in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, while he was on bail for other sexual offences. Judge Karen O'Connor described him as a 'danger to young girls' and noted 'limited mitigation' as Murphy does not accept the jury's verdicts.
victim, Angelique Schreuder, 16, female, non-irish (judged from name)Angelique Schreuderconvicted, Richard Murphy, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)Richard Murphy - 1 Jul2026Convicted sex offender jailed for rape of teenage girl he encountered at party with his son
Reports the sentencing of Richard Murphy after his October 2022 conviction for rape and oral rape. The offence was committed while he was on bail, and the sentence is consecutive to his current sentence. The article does not give the date of the offence or the location of the party.
victim, 16, femaleconvicted, Richard Murphy, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)Richard Murphy