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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3688Exposing child to assault, ill-treatment and neglect (failure to protect) · Co. Mayo · 2 Mar 2026

Woman jailed for exposing daughter to sexual abuse by father

Jacqueline Curran, 60, was sentenced to 14 months in prison at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court for exposing her daughter Sophia Murphy to sexual abuse by her father John Murphy, who is serving an 18-year sentence for the abuse committed at addresses in Mayo and Galway.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced2 Mar
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe abuse occurred at addresses in Mayo and Galway. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe abuse against the victim occurred between 1988 and 2001 when she was aged between three and 15. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeCurran pleaded guilty to two sample charges of exposing her daughter to assault, ill-treatment and neglect. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe sentencing took place at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court before Judge Sinéad McMullan. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceJacqueline Curran was sentenced to 18 months in prison with the final four months suspended. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherJohn Murphy is a former member of the Defence Forces. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge said there was no suggestion Curran was involved in the abuse herself or knew the full extent of it. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe abuse included touching genitals, digital penetration, and penetration with objects including vibrators, a candle and the handle of a hairbrush. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe abuse affected Sophia Murphy's education and she took to substance abuse, suffered from an eating disorder and severe anxiety. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherDefence counsel Diarmuid Connolly argued a custodial sentence would be unduly harsh. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge noted Curran was at low risk of reoffending, had pleaded guilty and had no previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Mar2026
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Woman (60) jailed for exposing daughter to ‘prolific’ sexual abuse at hands of father

    Sentencing hearing with victim-impact statement, judge's reasoning, and details of the underlying abuse by the father.

    convicted, Jacqueline Curran, 60, female, named, irish (judged from name)Jacqueline Curranvictim, Sophia Murphy, female, irish (judged from name)Sophia Murphyconvicted, John Murphy, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Murphy