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Victim subjected to 'rape songs' by co-workers in aftermath of attack
Summary
A man has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment, with the final year suspended, following his conviction for rape at the Central Criminal Court. Shane Noonan, aged 28, of Castlehilll Park, Turlough Road, Castlebar, County Mayo, pleaded guilty to raping a woman at an address in Castlebar on 11 May 2013. Both were aged 18 at the time and worked together at a fast food restaurant. Justice Eileen Creedon described the offence as cold, predatory and premeditated, noting the victim's obvious vulnerability. She imposed conditions including assessment for a sex offender treatment programme. The victim told the court she had subsequently endured workplace abuse, including offensive songs referencing the assault, which delayed her reporting to gardaí until 2018. She described ongoing trauma, including flashbacks and anxiety. The court heard Noonan's guilty plea, lack of previous convictions and psychological assessment indicating low reoffending risk were mitigating factors.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Victim subjected to 'rape songs' by co-workers in aftermath of attack. Charges or matters: rape of Ms Mangan at an address in Castlebar, Co Mayo, on May 11, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 11, 2013 Other
- 2023-07-17 Publication
Why: She said she began to doubt herself "because colleagues found it funny and a source of entertainment. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: rape of Ms Mangan at an address in Castlebar, Co Mayo, on May 11, 2013 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Ms Justice Creedon imposed a sentence of eight years with the final year suspended on conditions including an assessment for a sex offender treatment programme. She played the events of the night over in her mind, questioning herself about why she didn't she say no to going to the party, why did she not open her own drink, why didn't she bring a friend. "I wish every day that I could turn back time and change one of those decisions," she said. "I was given a life sentence the day Shane Noonan raped me and I have to live with this pain for the rest of my life.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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