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Man goes on trial accused of serial rape of sister

Summary

A 49‑year‑old man was tried at the Central Criminal Court for serial rape and sexual assault of his younger sister over a five‑year period in the 1980s. He pleaded not guilty to 56 counts of rape and 15 counts of sexual assault, with alleged offences occurring between December 1983 and June 1988. The complainant, now 41, said the abuse began when she was four and continued until she was 10 or 12. She alleged the man abused her at their family home, in fields, woodlands, school grounds, a community centre and a clubhouse. The prosecution highlighted specific incidents, including rapes on her first Holy Communion in June 1984 and the following day. The trial, presided over by Ms Justice Eileen Creedon, is set to continue for at least another week.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of serial rape of sister. Charges or matters: 56 counts of rape and 15 counts of sexual assault in County Waterford, on dates between December 1983 and June 1988. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 1983 Incident
• June 1988 Incident
• June 1984 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 2015 Incident
• 2018-04-19 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime

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