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"Dangerous sexual predator" raped and harassed girl (13)
Summary
A 37‑year‑old man from County Clare was sentenced to more than nine years in prison for raping a 13‑year‑old girl in 2011 after chasing her on church grounds. He denied the rape but was convicted of defilement after DNA proved he was the father of the girl's child, born when she was 16. The court described him as a "dangerous sexual predator" with a long history of sexual offences, noting he will be released while still young. He will undergo seven years of post‑release supervision, must not contact anyone under 18 and must avoid loitering near places where children gather. The victim, now 20, said the assault ruined her life, causing ongoing anxiety and affecting her relationships. The man had previously been convicted of 17 sexual offences, including the defilement charge, and had 37 convictions in total. The unnamed 13-year-old pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "Dangerous sexual predator" raped and harassed girl (13). Charges or matters: defilement. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- August 2011 Incident
- 2019-07-22 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: defilement (Proven)
Plea: Guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; By Jessica Magee & Brion Hoban A Co Clare man who raped a 13-year-old girl after chasing her in the grounds of a church has been sentenced to over nine years in jail. In 2004, he was sentenced to four years' imprisonment for these 17 charges of sexual assault and buggery committed against five different child victims aged between ten and 14.
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
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