David Hamilton’s jail term increased by a year after sentence for abuse of two girls

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David Hamilton’s jail term was increased by a year, a decision welcomed by one of his victims. She said she hoped she could begin a long journey towards healing. The increase was reported on 14 December 2025.

Hamilton, of Woodtown West, Athboy, Co Meath, pleaded guilty to the rape and sexual assault of an older girl and the sexual assault of a younger girl. The offences took place in Meath on dates between 2004 and 2008.

On 31 March 2025, Mr Justice Tony Hunt sentenced David Hamilton to seven and a half years, with the final 12 months suspended. At the sentencing hearing, the judge described the harm to the two women as life-changing and long-lasting.

His brother, Jonathan Hamilton, who had the same address, pleaded guilty to one count of rape and sexual assault of the older girl on one occasion in 2005. He was sentenced to three years, with the final six months suspended.