Case No. 0548Sexual assault · Co. Dublin
Woman sexually assaulted by uncle as child awarded €232,000 in High Court
Grace Odumosu, from Kimmage, Dublin, was sexually assaulted by her uncle Patrick Caffrey, 55, more than 100 times between the ages of nine and 13 at his house in Harold's Cross, Rathmines, Dublin. In 2021, Caffrey was jailed for a total of three years after pleading guilty to 22 charges of sexual assault on four of his nieces. In July 2026, Odumosu sued Caffrey in the High Court, where judgment was obtained in default of defence before Mr Justice Paul Coffey. The judge awarded Odumosu a total of €232,360 in damages, including €175,000 for pain and suffering and €50,000 for future pain and suffering.
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- Arrestednot reported
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- In court14 Jul
3 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Grace Odumosu was sexually assaulted by her uncle Patrick Caffrey more than 100 times between the ages of nine and 13, over a period described as four years in some sources and five years in others.
- The abuse included kissing and touching and took place at Caffrey's house in his daughter's bedroom or the kitchen, with Caffrey luring the child in on the pretext of assisting him.
- Where
- The abuse occurred at Caffrey's house in Harold's Cross, Rathmines, Dublin; Odumosu is from Kimmage, Dublin.
- When
- The abuse occurred between the ages of nine and 13.
- Charges
- Caffrey pleaded guilty to 22 charges of sexual assault on his nieces between December 1991 and December 2003.
- In court
- In 2021, Caffrey was jailed for a total of three years for sexually assaulting four of his nieces.
- In July 2026, Odumosu sued Caffrey in the High Court before Mr Justice Paul Coffey, and judgment was obtained in default of defence.
- Sentence
- Judge Paul Coffey awarded Odumosu a total of €232,360, including €175,000 for pain and suffering and €50,000 for future pain and suffering.
- Other details
- Caffrey had not offered any apology.
34 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGrace Odumosu was sexually assaulted by her uncle Patrick Caffrey over a four-year period when she was a child (irishtimes.com)
- whatCaffrey kissed and touched Odumosu starting from when she was nine years old (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe abuse happened more than 100 times (irishtimes.com)
- whatCaffrey lured the child in on the pretext of assisting him (irishtimes.com)
- whatCaffrey had exploited or abused his dominant position (irishtimes.com)
- whatCaffrey had concealed his behaviour so he was able to perpetrate the abuse on an ongoing basis (irishtimes.com)
- whatOdumosu felt she was groomed and the abuse changed her life and removed her confidence (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe abuse included kissing and touching and took place in the bedroom, kitchen and sometimes outside (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- whatThere was no apology of any kind from Caffrey (irishtimes.com)
- whatThere has been stone-cold silence and no apology from Caffrey (irishtimes.com)
- whatOdumosu said it happened over 100 times over the years and felt like it was always happening (irishtimes.com)
- whatOdumosu said her first kiss was from Caffrey (irishtimes.com)
- whatOdumosu said the first kiss made her feel gross (irishtimes.com)
- whatOdumosu said to this day there is no real acceptance of Caffrey's guilt and no apology (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe abuse happened over 100 times. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatPatrick Caffrey was 55 years old (irishtimes.com)
- whereOdumosu is from Kimmage, Dublin (irishtimes.com)
- whereGrace Odumosu is from Kimmage, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
- whenThe abuse occurred between the ages of nine and 13. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe sexual abuse occurred over a five-year period when Odumosu was a child (irishtimes.com)
- causeHe lured the child in on the pretext of assisting him. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeCaffrey pleaded guilty to 22 charges of sexual assault on his nieces between December 1991 and December 2003 (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- courtIn 2021, Caffrey was jailed for a total of three years for sexually assaulting four of his nieces (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- courtHer counsel is Barney Quirke, instructed by Harrington Solicitors (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudgment had already been obtained in default of defence (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- courtQuirke submitted Odumosu was entitled to aggravated damages (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case is being heard in the High Court before Mr Justice Paul Coffey. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudgment was obtained in default of defence in the High Court proceedings (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceGrace Odumosu was awarded more than €232,000 by the High Court (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceCaffrey was jailed for a total of three years in 2021 for sexually assaulting four of his nieces (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceJudge Paul Coffey assessed damages for pain and suffering at €175,000 and future pain and suffering at €50,000 (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe total award including special damages and therapy sessions was €232,360 (irishtimes.com)
- otherHer counsel is Barney Quirke SC, instructed by Harrington Solicitors. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherCaffrey had not offered any apology. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Jul2026Woman sexually assaulted by her uncle as a child awarded €232,000 in High Court
Reports the High Court judgment awarding damages in a civil action for childhood sexual assault, including the judge's findings and the breakdown of the award.
victim, Grace Odumosu, female, non-irish (judged from name)Grace Odumosuconvicted, Patrick Caffrey, 55, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Caffrey - 14 Jul2026Woman who was sexually assaulted by her uncle as a child sues him
Provides details of the High Court hearing where Grace Odumosu gave evidence about the frequency, locations and nature of the abuse, her uncle's lack of apology, and her counsel's submission for aggravated damages. Judge Paul Coffey reserved his decision.
victim, Grace Odumosu, female, non-irish (judged from name)Grace Odumosususpect, Patrick Caffrey, 55, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Caffrey - 14 Jul2026Woman sexually assaulted by her uncle as a child sues for damages
Details of the High Court hearing where Odumosu gave evidence describing over 100 incidents of kissing and touching, her counsel's submission for aggravated damages citing Caffrey's lack of apology or remorse, and confirmation that judgment had been obtained in default of defence.
victim, Grace Odumosu, female, non-irish (judged from name)Grace Odumosuconvicted, Patrick Caffrey, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Caffrey