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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9290Aggravated sexual assault · Co. Mayo

Mayo man jailed for aggravated sexual assault of woman in hotel room

Ciaran Tate (29), a man from Mayo, was convicted by a Central Criminal Court jury of aggravated sexual assault, assault causing harm and false imprisonment over offences against a woman in her hotel room in November 2024. He was arrested, and the court heard he had no memory of events because of his intoxication, which the judge found was self-induced. He was jailed for seven and a half years with the final 12 months suspended, must serve three years' post-release supervision, and must have no contact with the woman. The sentencing was reported in June 2026, and this is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced1 Jun
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Tate pushed the woman onto the bed and pulled her down by the legs as she tried to move away.
  • Tate held the woman by the throat while forcefully telling her to perform oral sex.
Where
The offences took place in the woman's hotel room at a hotel whose location is not stated.
When
The offences occurred in November 2024.
Cause
The judge noted that Tate's intoxication was self-induced.
Investigation
Tate was arrested and said he had no memory of events due to his intoxication.
Charges
Tate was convicted of aggravated sexual assault, assault causing harm and false imprisonment.
In court
The conviction followed a trial before a Central Criminal Court jury, which acquitted Tate of non-fatal strangulation and making threats to kill on the same occasion.
Sentence
  • The judge set headline sentences totalling 12 years' imprisonment and jailed Tate for seven and a half years, with the final 12 months suspended on strict conditions.
  • Tate must have three years' post-release supervision and have no contact with the injured party.
Other details
  • CCTV footage showed the events lasted 18 minutes.
  • The woman had bruising to her arms and shoulders, marks to her neck, and was hoarse the following day.
  • A probation report assessed Tate as currently at moderate risk of re-offending if left in the community.
  • Tate has no previous convictions.
  • The article is dated 1 June 2026 in the index, while the page shows 26 June 2026.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTate pushed the woman onto the bed and pulled her down by the legs as she tried to move away. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatTate held the woman by the throat while forcefully telling her to perform oral sex. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe offences took place at a hotel, in the injured party's hotel room. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe offences occurred on a date in November 2024. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe judge noted Tate's intoxication was self-induced. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationTate was arrested and said he had no memory of events due to his intoxication. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeTate was convicted of aggravated sexual assault, assault causing harm and false imprisonment. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe conviction followed a trial before a Central Criminal Court jury. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtTate was acquitted of non-fatal strangulation and making threats to kill on the same occasion. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge set headline sentences totalling 12 years' imprisonment. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceTate was jailed for seven and a half years, with the final 12 months suspended on strict conditions. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceTate must have three years' post-release supervision and have no contact with the injured party. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherCCTV footage showed the events lasted 18 minutes. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe woman had bruising to her arms and shoulders, marks to her neck and was hoarse the following day. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherA probation report assessed Tate as currently at moderate risk of re-offending if left in the community. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherTate has no previous convictions. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jun2026
    Sentencedthejournal.ie, first report
    Mayo man jailed 7.5 years for aggravated sexual assault of woman in her hotel room

    Reports the sentencing of Ciaran Tate after a Central Criminal Court jury trial. The offences occurred in a hotel in November 2024, and the hotel's location is not stated.

    convicted, Ciaran Tate, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ciaran Tatevictim, female