Ireland Case No. 8657Sexual abuse of children · Co. Offaly
Midlands man appeals conviction for sexual abuse of two boys
Patrick Killally (49), of Killane Drive, Edenderry, Co Offaly, was convicted by a Central Criminal Court jury of sexual offences against two boys, with offences dating from 1992 to 1996 and from 2005 to 2007. Evidence was given at his trial in 2023, and he was jailed for 11 years. On 9 July 2026 his counsel launched an appeal against conviction at the Court of Appeal, arguing that evidence of a confrontation with a third party was more prejudicial than probative, and the court reserved judgment to a later date.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced9 Jul
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Patrick Killally, a 49-year-old man, was convicted of sexual offences against two boys.
- Where
- Killally is of Killane Drive, Edenderry, Co Offaly.
- When
- The offences against the first boy, aged six to nine, took place between 1992 and 1996, when Killally was 14 to 18.
- The offences against the second boy, aged 12 to 14, took place between 2005 and 2007, when Killally was 27 to 30.
- Charges
- Killally was convicted of three counts of sexual assault of the first boy on a date unknown between 1992 and 1996.
- Killally was convicted of 40 counts of sexual assault, attempted anal rape, oral rape and anal rape of the second boy over two years.
- In court
- A Central Criminal Court jury convicted Killally on these counts.
- On 9 July 2026, Killally's counsel launched an appeal against conviction at the Court of Appeal.
- Killally's barristers argued that evidence of a confrontation with a third party was more prejudicial than probative, while the State argued it had clear probative value as background evidence.
- The Court of Appeal reserved judgment on the appeal to a later date.
- Investigation
- Detective Garda Joseph Bradley gave evidence at the trial in 2023.
- Sentence
- Killally was jailed for 11 years for the sexual abuse of two children.
- Other details
- Killally has no previous convictions and does not accept the jury's verdicts.
- The judge said the abuse adversely affected each of the men's lives and noted the breach of trust and the protracted abuse of one complainant.
22 statements extracted from the articles
- whereKillally is of Killane Drive, Edenderry, Co Offaly. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe offences against the first boy happened between 1992 and 1996. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe first boy was aged between six and nine at the time, while Killally was aged between 14 and 18. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe second boy was aged between 12 and 14 during the offending, while Killally was 27 to 30. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationDetective Garda Joseph Bradley gave evidence at the trial in 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeKillally was convicted of three counts of sexual assault of the first boy on a date unknown between 1992 and 1996. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeKillally was also convicted of 40 counts of sexual assault, attempted anal rape, oral rape and anal rape of a second boy between 2005 and 2007. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtA Central Criminal Court jury convicted Killally of three counts of sexual assault of the first boy. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtKillally was also convicted of 40 counts against a second boy over two years between 2005 and 2007. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe appeal against conviction was launched on Thursday, July 9. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe Court of Appeal reserved judgment to a later date. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtKillally's counsel launched an appeal against conviction before the Court of Appeal. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtKillally's barristers argued that the evidence of the confrontation was more prejudicial than probative. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe State argued the confrontation had clear probative value as background evidence. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe court reserved judgment on the appeal to a later date. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentencePatrick Killally was jailed for 11 years. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentencePatrick Killally was jailed for 11 years for the sexual abuse of two children. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe first boy was aged between six and nine when abused, while Killally was aged between 14 and 18. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe second boy was aged between 12 and 14, while Killally was 27 to 30. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherKillally has no previous convictions and does not accept the jury's verdicts. (offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe judge said the abuse adversely affected each of the men's lives. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe judge noted the breach of trust and the protracted abuse of one complainant. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 9 Jul2026Midlands man jailed for sexual abuse of two children disputes evidence
Reports the Court of Appeal hearing of Patrick Killally's appeal against conviction. The appeal argues the jury should not have heard evidence of a confrontation with a third party, and the court reserved judgment. The article gives Killally's address as Edenderry, Co Offaly.
convicted, Patrick Killally, 49, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Killallyvictim, between six and nine at the time, malevictim, between 12 and 14 at the time, male - 9 Jul2026Offaly man jailed for sexual abuse of two children disputes evidence
Reports the appeal against conviction heard at the Court of Appeal on 9 July 2026, with judgment reserved. Offences date from 1992 to 1996 and from 2005 to 2007. Says Killally was jailed for 11 years.
convicted, Patrick Killally, 49, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Killallyvictim, 6 to 9 at the time, malevictim, 12 to 14 at the time, male