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Auctioneer jailed for 8 years for repeated rape of friend's daughter

Summary

Noel Kelleher, 64, an auctioneer described as a man of some standing in his community, was found guilty by a jury of six counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, three counts of oral rape and one count of attempted oral rape of a girl who was aged between 12 and 14 when the attacks took place. The offences occurred at various locations in County Clare between June 1991 and August 1992. Kelleher was also tried for 16 further counts of rape, indecent assault and sexual assault but was found not guilty on those charges. The victim, who waived her right to anonymity, said the abuse had a deep and lasting impact on her life. Ms Justice Isobel Kennedy sentenced Kelleher to nine years, suspended the final 12 months, and ordered that he have no contact with the victim in perpetuity. Kelleher has not admitted guilt or expressed remorse. The case was heard in the Central Criminal Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Auctioneer jailed for 8 years for repeated rape of friend's daughter. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty

When:

• June 1991 Incident
• August 1992 Incident
• 2018-02-26 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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