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Farmer raped and abused nephew from age 5

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court hearing, a 53‑year‑old Galway farmer pleaded guilty to sexual assault and oral rape of his nephew, aged five to thirteen, between 1989 and 1996. The nephew, now 39, described how the abuse, which began with unwanted touching during "games" and progressed to masturbation and oral rape, was carried out at the farm, in the yard, outbuildings or a caravan. He said he was told not to speak out, fearing his uncle would be in trouble, and that the abuse left him with lasting pain, flashbacks and sleepless nights. The farmer denied the offences at his arrest but later pleaded guilty. Ms Justice Eileen Creedon adjourned sentencing to July to allow reports to be finalised. The case was brought by the Director of Public Prosecutions, who viewed the offences as "more serious" with a headline sentence of 10 to 15 years imprisonment.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Farmer raped and abused nephew from age 5. Charges or matters: sexual assault and oral rape of the child at a rural location in Co Galway, on dates between 1989 and 1996. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• 1989 and 1996 Incident
• 2023-05-22 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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