Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4560Sexual assault · Co. Wicklow

Pensioner, 78, pleads guilty to sexually assaulting granddaughter in Wicklow

A 78-year-old man pleaded guilty at Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court to 14 sample counts of sexually assaulting his granddaughter between January 2019 and September 2024. He was remanded in custody to early December for sentencing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted18 Nov
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused digitally penetrated the girl while masturbating himself. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe offences took place at two properties in Wicklow, at locations in the county, and in a property in Spain. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe offending began when the victim was aged 11. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí became aware of the case in September 2024 after the accused became angry about a love bite on the teenager's neck. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe girl told her mother about the abuse, and her mother reported the matter to gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe accused made full admissions to gardaí after he was arrested in December 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe accused was charged with a total of 53 offences in relation to sexually assaulting his granddaughter. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe 78-year-old pleaded guilty at Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court to 14 sample counts of sexually assaulting the girl. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Patrick Quinn remanded the accused in custody to a date in early December to finalise sentencing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe accused had moved abroad but returned voluntarily when contacted by gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Nov2025
    Convictedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Pensioner who sexually assaulted granddaughter believed he was 'in relationship'

    Reports the guilty plea to 14 sample counts from a total of 53 charged, the offending timeline and locations, the grandfather's explanation, and that he was remanded in custody for sentencing in early December.

    convicted, 78, malevictim, female