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Jail for Dublin man who raped teenage girl (16)

Summary

A 26‑year‑old Dublin man was sentenced to five years' imprisonment for raping a 16‑year‑old girl in the grounds of a GAA club. The conviction followed a trial at the Central Criminal Court in July, where the man had pleaded not guilty to the single count of rape. He was first taken into custody on 17 July 2023, and the sentence was back‑dated to that date. The victim, who was 16 at the time of the offence, was a friend of the man's sibling and had been texting him about cigarettes. After meeting at the club grounds, the man attempted to kiss her, pushed her, and then raped her. He later smoked cannabis before leaving. The court noted the man's age difference, lack of apology, and his prior good character as mitigating factors, while recognising the aggravating factor of the age gap. The victim's impact statement highlighted her long‑term distress and lack of support.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jail for Dublin man who raped teenage girl (16). Charges or matters: rape following a trial at the Central Criminal Court in July; one count of rape on May 25, 2017 in the grounds of a GAA club. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty

When:

• May 25, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
• 17 July Other
• July 2017 Incident
• 2023-11-20 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence

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