Patrick O'Dea jailed 17 years for rape in Limerick

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Patrick O'Dea was jailed for 17 years for rape at the Central Criminal Court on 19 November 2018, according to a report published that day.

The court heard that O'Dea raped Leona O'Callaghan when she was 13 and sexually assaulted her on numerous occasions, including in a graveyard. O'Callaghan waived her right to anonymity before delivering a victim impact statement about the lasting effects of the abuse.

She described being manipulated and isolated from friends, and said the abuse continued to affect her mental health and family life. Her statement concluded with the words: “Let me be clear: you did not win.”