Christopher O'Grady jailed for rape of Spanish tourist

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Christopher O'Grady was jailed for raping a Spanish tourist at the Central Criminal Court on 31 July 2025, receiving seven years with the final six months suspended.

The rape took place in a Dublin city centre street during New Year’s Eve celebrations. The jury had found him guilty after a trial, and the judge said the woman was incapable of consenting because of her intoxication.

The judge cited the harm caused and the opportunistic and predatory nature of the offence as aggravating factors. She also considered O’Grady’s background and his apology, while noting questions about whether he fully understood the harm he had caused.