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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5437Sexual assault; rape; anal rape; defilement · Co. Dublin

Trial of 61-year-old Dublin soccer coach on sex charges hears complainant told partner of alleged abuse

A 61-year-old Dublin man has pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court to sexual assault, defilement, rape and anal rape charges relating to a complainant who was aged 15 to 18 at the time. A jury has heard evidence that the complainant told her partner of the alleged abuse in 2012, and the trial continues.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereSome of the alleged assaults took place in the accused's car. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged offences were committed on dates between September 2007 and February 2010. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe accused presented by appointment in May 2020 for arrest. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe accused was arrested, cautioned and interviewed three times. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe accused pleaded not guilty to 30 counts of sexual assault, four counts of defilement, one count of rape and one count of anal rape. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA jury heard that the complainant told her partner of the alleged abuse in 2012. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe complainant's partner gave evidence that she told him about the alleged abuse in 2012. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial continues before a jury with Ms Justice Eileen Creedon presiding. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe complainant was aged between 15 and 18 at the time of the alleged offending. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherIn interview, the accused denied any sexual relationship with the complainant before she turned 18. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jul2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Trial of soccer coach on sex charges hears woman told partner of alleged abuse

    Reports the Central Criminal Court trial of a 61-year-old Dublin man, including the charges he pleaded not guilty to, evidence from the complainant's partner and a second witness, and Garda evidence about his arrest and interviews.

    accused, 61, malevictim, 15 to 18 at the time of the alleged offending, female