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Former sports coach jailed for sexual abuse of teenage boys
Summary
Colin Goggin, 52, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment for sexually abusing two teenage boys and an additional two years for possession of child pornography, with all sentences running concurrently. He fled to Spain after the first victim came forward in 2007, remained there for five years, and was returned to Ireland on a European Arrest Warrant. Goggin failed to attend his trial, was remanded in custody, and later pleaded guilty to the offences. The judge noted that Goggin's role as an athletics coach gave him access to young victims. He had previously worked as a photographer and external sports coach at a south Dublin school. During a photo shoot at his home, he sexually assaulted one boy, and while training another, he attempted a forced act that the boy resisted. Gardaí found about 2,000 images of child pornography in his home, including material in the second most offensive category on a five‑point scale.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Former sports coach jailed for sexual abuse of teenage boys. Charges or matters: possession of the material at his home on March 19, 2007; indecently or sexually assaulting two teenagers at his home between 1987 and 1994. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 19, 2007 Incident
- 1987 and 1994 Other
- 2015-01-30 Publication
Why: The boy felt special because he felt Goggin was asking him to model for him. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: possession of the material at his home on March 19, 2007; indecently or sexually assaulting two teenagers at his home between 1987 and 1994 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A former sports coach has been jailed for three years for sexually abusing two teenage boys and for possession of a large amount of child pornography.; He later failed to show up for his trial before being caught and remanded in custody until sentencing.
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