Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12344Sexual assault · Co. Offaly

Trial continues of man accused of sexually assaulting girl in Tullamore

The trial of a 64-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a girl aged between eight and nine is continuing at Tullamore Circuit Court. He has pleaded not guilty to two counts.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused man has denied sexually assaulting a girl aged between eight and nine. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on dates unknown between April 28, 2018 and July 3, 2019. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe has pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexually assaulting the female. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe trial is continuing at Tullamore Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe jury has 11 people because one juror became unwell and was discharged. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe trial was opened by Shane Geraghty, BL, on the previous Thursday. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Oct2025
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Trial continues of man accused of sexual assaulting young girl

    Trial is continuing at Tullamore Circuit Court with an 11-person jury after one juror was discharged; the accused cannot be named to protect the alleged victim.

    accused, 64, malevictim, between eight and nine, female