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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4742Rape · Co. Mayo

Mayo man jailed for four years for raping cousin aged nine

Noel Gallagher, 33, of Louisburg, Co Mayo, was jailed for four years for raping his nine-year-old cousin, Dylan Gallagher, in a shed on the family farm in the 2006–2007 period. He was convicted by a jury at the Central Criminal Court and maintains his innocence.

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

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatNoel Gallagher was jailed for four years for the rape of his nine-year-old cousin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe offence took place in a shed on the family farm in Louisburg. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offence occurred between October 2006 and March 2007. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeNoel Gallagher pleaded not guilty to anal rape at the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA jury convicted Noel Gallagher after a trial the previous April. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe defence said Noel Gallagher does not accept the jury's verdict and maintains his innocence. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge set a headline sentence of eight years, reduced to five years. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge reduced the sentence to four years, with no part suspended. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a two-year post-release supervision order. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe victim told his parents about the incident in December 2019. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge said Noel Gallagher had shown no remorse, no apology and had made no amends. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Nov2024
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Mayo man jailed for four years for rape as teenager of cousin aged nine

    Reports the sentencing: four years with a two-year post-release supervision order, after a headline sentence of eight years reduced to five, and the victim impact statement.

    convicted, Noel Gallagher, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Noel Gallaghervictim, Dylan Gallagher, 27, male, irish (judged from name)Dylan Gallagher