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Teen raped by two men tells of change from 'bubbly kid' to 'guilt-ridden' victim

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court hearing, a 14‑year‑old girl recounted how a rape by two Limerick men in a field in County Clare on 22 April 2017 altered her life. The men, aged 22 and 21 at the time, denied the assault and claimed the victim was 16. The court heard that the girl was heavily intoxicated, had limited memory, and was left alone with the men after her friends dispersed. She described being raped by the 21‑year‑old, then by the 22‑year‑old while the first man masturbated. After the assaults, they walked with her to a residential area where her mother and others found her. The girl later tested negative for pregnancy, but her mother confronted her about the rape. She said rumours and vulgar remarks spread, leading her family to leave the area. The unnamed 14-year-old was convicted.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Teen raped by two men tells of change from 'bubbly kid' to 'guilt-ridden' victim. Charges or matters: rape and an additional charge of sexual assault. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Convicted

When:

• May 9 Adjournment
• 2022-02-28 Publication

Why: The men, who denied all the charges, cannot be identified in order to protect the statutory anonymity of the complainant. CNI source report

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Stage Finding Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report