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Survivors of Offaly child abuser speak out 'to save more kids' and give courage to others
Summary
Two survivors of sexual abuse by Patrick Killally, aged 45, told the Central Criminal Court how they spoke out to protect children and encourage others to come forward. One survivor was between six and nine years old when abused; the other was between 12 and 14. Killally was a teenager when he assaulted the first boy and an adult when he abused the second boy over two years. He was convicted of three counts of sexual assault of the first boy (1992‑1996) and 40 counts of sexual assault, attempted anal rape, oral rape and anal rape of the second boy (2005‑2007). The survivors described the long‑term emotional burden, fear of speaking out, and their decision to testify after the trial ended in May 2023. Killally maintains his innocence; the court remanded him in custody and adjourned sentencing to 10 July.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Survivors of Offaly child abuser speak out 'to save more kids' and give courage to others. Charges or matters: 40 counts of sexual assault, attempted anal rape, oral rape and anal rape of another boy over two years between 2005 and 2007. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- May 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 10 Adjournment
- 1992 and 1996 Incident
- 2005 and 2007 Incident
- 2023-06-19 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: 40 counts of sexual assault, attempted anal rape, oral rape and anal rape of another boy over two years between 2005 and 2007 (Proven)
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Mr Dockery said the Direction of Public Prosecutions' view was that the rape case was at the uppermost of the more serious category, indicating a headline sentence of ten to 15 years before mitigation.; Mr Justice Burns remanded Killally in custody and adjourned sentencing until July 10.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Killane Drive
- Edenderry
- Public Prosecutions' view
- Joseph Bradley at Edenderry Garda Station
- Edenderry
Topics
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