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89-year-old jailed for repeatedly raping girl in 1990s
Summary
A 89‑year‑old Tipperary man, Sid Green, was sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment, with the final five years suspended, for 22 counts of rape and one count of sexual assault of a child committed between 1993 and 1998. The victim, who remains unnamed, testified that the abuse began when she was seven and continued until she was about twelve, describing lasting emotional and psychological damage. Green, who has no prior convictions and is now in a nursing home in Offaly, was found guilty at the Central Criminal Court in Tullamore. The judge, Mr Justice Patrick McGrath, noted Green's advanced age and medical difficulties, including limited mobility and the need for nursing care, as mitigating factors. The sentence will take effect from 10 July 2025, with the prison service prepared to accommodate Green's medical needs. The victim praised her resilience and the support she received from her husband and family.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 89-year-old jailed for repeatedly raping girl in 1990s. Charges or matters: 22 counts of rape and one count of sexual assault of the child, on dates between 1993 and 1998. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- July 10 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 10, 2025 Other
- 1993 and 1998 Incident
- 2025-06-20 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: 22 counts of rape and one count of sexual assault of the child, on dates between 1993 and 1998 (Proven)
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Passing sentence today, Mr Justice Patrick McGrath said these were "appalling offences", noting that Green coldly engaged in a cynical campaign of rape which he perpetrated whenever the opportunity arose. Mr Justice McGrath imposed a 15-year sentence and, taking into account Green's advanced age, suspended the final five years of the sentence.
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