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Case No. 13229Rape and sexual assault · Co. Clare

Man sentenced to 11 years for rape and sexual assault of goddaughter in Co Clare

A man aged 42 was sentenced to 11 years and six months in prison, with the final six months suspended, after being convicted of two counts of rape and three of sexual assault against his goddaughter. The offences took place in Co Clare between 2009 and 2012, when the girl was aged six to nine.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced10 Jul
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man raped and sexually assaulted his goddaughter. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incidents occurred at locations in Co Clare. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incidents occurred between 2009 and 2012. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe girl disclosed the abuse in 2020, and a specialist interview took place in early 2021. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtMr Justice Kerida Naidoo imposed the sentence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe man was sentenced to 11 years and six months, with the final six months suspended for one year on strict conditions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge set a headline sentence of 13 years and reduced it to 11 and a half years after mitigation. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe victim gave a victim impact statement. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe man has no previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe man continues to maintain his innocence. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jul2025
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Man sentenced to 11 years in prison for rape and sexual assault of his goddaughter in Co Clare

    Reports the sentencing after a Central Criminal Court trial in Limerick: 11 years and six months, with the final six months suspended for one year. Adds the offence dates (2009 to 2012), the headline sentence of 13 years, the disclosure in 2020, and the victim impact statement.

    convicted, 42, malevictim, female