Clare man jailed for rape at Central Criminal Court

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Clare man was jailed for nine years and 168 days for rape at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 22 July 2019.

The rape occurred after he chased the 13-year-old girl through church grounds, the court heard.

He was also convicted of defilement after DNA testing established he fathered the complainant’s child.

The court imposed seven years of post-release supervision, including a ban on contact with under-18s.