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Case No. 13276Sexual assault · Co. Clare · 14 May 2022

Teenager found guilty of sexual assault at Killaloe swimming spot

A boy, then 14, was found guilty at the Children's Court in Killaloe of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at a pontoon in Killaloe in May 2022. The judge ordered a probation report for sentencing and remanded him on bail to September 7.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted6 Jul
    2 reports
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
21 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe boy was 14 at the time of the offence. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at a pontoon at Canal Bank, Killaloe, Co Clare. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe sexual assault happened at a pontoon at Canal Bank in Killaloe. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe swimming spot is in Killaloe, County Clare. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe offence occurred on 14 May 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on 14 May 2022. (limerickpost.ie)
  • causeThe girl said the boy 'humped' her from behind. (limerickleader.ie, limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationThe boy was arrested by gardaí. (limerickleader.ie, limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeThe boy was charged with sexual assault. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe judge also found the boy guilty of possessing the girl's Revolut card on the same day. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe judge found the boy guilty of the sexual assault of the girl. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe boy was also found guilty of possessing the girl's Revolut card on the same day. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered a probation report and adjourned the case, remanding the boy on bail to 7 September. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at the Children's Court at Killaloe District Court, sitting in Ennis. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtJudge Alec Gabbett found the boy guilty of sexually assaulting the girl. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe boy denied the sexual assault. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceBecause the accused is a child, a probation report must be ordered before sentencing. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceThe case was adjourned and the boy was remanded on bail to September 7. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe girl told a specialist garda interviewer she was scared and angry. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherIn interview the boy denied touching the girl inappropriately. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe girl said she told the boy to stop and he would not. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 7 Jul2025
    Convictedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    14-year-old Limerick boy found guilty of sex assault

    Reports the Children's Court finding of guilt, the judge's findings on the girl's evidence and on a Revolut card possession charge, and the adjournment for a probation report.

    convicted, 17, malevictim, 17, female
  2. 6 Jul2025
    Convictedlimerickleader.ie, follow-up
    Limerick boy, 14, 'humped' girl from behind at popular swimming spot, court hears

    Reports the Children's Court finding of guilt, the boy's guilty finding for possessing the girl's Revolut card, the girl's account, the boy's denial in interview, and the adjournment for a probation report.

    convicted, 17, malevictim, 17, female