Patrick O’Brien jailed for sex assaults on 14 boys

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Patrick O’Brien was jailed for 13 years at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 10 November 2016.

He pleaded guilty to 48 sample counts of indecent assault and three sexual assaults against 14 boys.

The abuse occurred at locations across Ireland, including Loughrea and St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin.