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Teen says sexual abuse has left her unable to look back at childhood memories

Summary

A 73‑year‑old man, whose identity is withheld to protect victims, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to four counts of rape, attempted rape and sexual assault. The offences occurred between 2012 and 2019 in County Tipperary, involving two young girls who were cousins of the complainants. The first victim, aged about ten or eleven at the time of the first contact, described a pattern of inappropriate touching, kissing and an attempted rape that ended when she entered secondary school. The second victim, aged about four or five, was raped on three separate occasions, the first when she was five or six. Both girls, now 17 and 16, gave impact statements detailing how the abuse has left them unable to recall happy childhood memories, caused them to feel unsafe, and led to shame, suicidal thoughts and trust issues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Teen says sexual abuse has left her unable to look back at childhood memories. Charges or matters: four counts including rape, attempted rape and sexual assault. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• February 26 Adjournment
• 2012 and 2019 Incident
• 2024-02-20 Publication

Why: By Eimear Dodd A teenager who was one of two young girls sexually abused by a family friend has said she cannot look back and have happy memories of her childhood because of the presence of her abuser. CNI source report

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