Patrick Killally jailed for sexual abuse of two children

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Patrick Killally was sentenced to 12 years, with the final year suspended, at the Central Criminal Court for sexual offences against two children; the report was published on 10 July 2023.

The sentences run concurrently. The jury convicted him of three counts of sexual assault against one boy and 40 counts involving sexual assault, attempted anal rape, oral rape and anal rape against another.

The judgment noted the breach of trust and the prolonged abuse. In mitigation, the judge considered Killally’s lack of previous convictions and his health conditions.