Co Waterford man jailed for indecently assaulting five boys

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An unnamed Co Waterford man was jailed for three years and two months for indecently assaulting five schoolboys at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 30 June 2023. The assaults took place at a Co Kilkenny school between August 1975 and June 1976.

The jury found him guilty of 30 counts and acquitted him of one count concerning a sixth boy. He does not accept the verdicts, according to the report.

The five complainants described lasting effects on their education and lives in victim impact statements. Judge Elma Sheahan said the abuse had left an indelible mark and praised their bravery in coming to court.

The judge declined to suspend any part of the sentence and ordered that he receive all appropriate medical treatment in custody.