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Case No. 21992Sexual abuse (sexual and indecent assaults) · Co. Clare

Patrick Larkin jailed for 11 years for decades of sexual abuse of four girls in Kilkee, Clare

Patrick Larkin, 68, of Kilkee, West Clare, was sentenced to 11 years and four months' imprisonment at Ennis Circuit Court for the sexual abuse of four girls spanning five decades from 1976 to 2018. He pleaded guilty to 53 sample counts concerning three victims and one count of sexual assault relating to a fourth victim in 2018.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced9 Mar
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAnother victim was sexually assaulted by Larkin aged six to 11 in the years 1991 to 1996. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeLarkin was first charged with 221 counts of sexual and indecent assaults between 1976 and 2018 concerning four complainants. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeLarkin pleaded guilty to 53 sample counts concerning the first three victims and one count of sexual assault relating to the 2018 assault on the fourth girl. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe sentence was passed at Ennis Circuit Court by Judge Francis Comerford. (clareecho.ie)
  • sentencePatrick Larkin was sentenced to 11 years and four months' imprisonment. (clareecho.ie)
  • sentenceThe final 18 months of the prison term was suspended. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherLarkin told Gardaí that the devil inside made him do the things. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherLarkin worked for Clare County Council for 35 years. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherLarkin voluntarily went into custody at his initial sentencing hearing in November. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherLarkin agreed with TUSLA not to have any more contact with any children. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherLarkin was named for the first time by order of the court. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Mar2023
    Sentencedclareecho.ie, first report
    Kilkee man jailed after decades of abusing young girls - Clare Echo

    Reports the sentencing of Patrick Larkin at Ennis Circuit Court, including details of the offences, the victims' impact statements, and the judge's remarks.

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