Co Meath man jailed for rape and sexual assault

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A Co Meath man was jailed for 10 years for rape and sexual assault at the Central Criminal Court on 3 April 2017. The offences against three girls occurred in their Meath home in 2009 and 2010. He was convicted of one count of rape and 12 counts of sexual assault after a jury trial. The man, who cannot be named to protect the victims, does not accept the verdict. Mr Justice Paul Coffey said the abuse caused significant psychological harm and described the victims as resilient and strong.