National court archive ยท 2026-03-27
'I don't know what is going through her head' - uncle accused of rape said he 'never went near the girl'
At a glance
- Crime
- Not stated
- People
- Roisin Lacey SC, Accused B, Ms Justice Caroline Biggs, Accused A, Accused C, Accused D, Accused E, Accused F, Accused G
- Locations
- Not stated
- Court
- Central Criminal Court
- Outcome
- The trial continues
Summary
A Central Criminal Court trial heard an uncle deny an allegation that he raped his deaf niece, while describing her as truthful and honest. Seven men, including four brothers and three uncles, deny wrongdoing on a combined 103 charges alleging sexual abuse between 1996 and 2013. Garda interview transcripts were read for Accused B, who faces eight counts comprising rape, oral rape and anal rape. The trial continues.
Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie