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'Inexcusable' - Former swimming coach Derry O'Rourke jailed for ten years for rape of young girl

Former international swimming coach and serial child abuser Derry O’Rourke has been jailed for ten years for the rape and sexual assault of a young teenager 35 years ago. O’Rourke (78) of Virgina Road, Cavan, had pleaded not guilty at the Central ...

31 Jul 2024 at 15:22

OPINION: Conor McGregor shows we still can't see bigger picture of male violence

National News

OPINION: Conor McGregor shows many still cannot see bigger picture of male violence

The case that unfolded over the last month has proven harrowing and for many women, disheartening. No matter what horrifying detail was revealed, no matter how aggressive McGregor became on the stand or in front of the press, Nikita Hand had to ...

29 Nov 2024 at 16:25

Sport

Prince of Wales leads tributes after Dele Alli reveals mental health battle

The Prince of Wales has praised the “brave and inspirational” Dele Alli for speaking out about his mental health struggles after he revealed he was sexually abused as a child. In an emotional interview, Alli told how he was “molested” as a ...

13 Jul 2023 at 17:34

Sport

William praises ‘inspirational’ Dele Alli for revealing mental health struggles

The Prince of Wales has called footballer Dele Alli “brave and inspirational” for speaking out about his mental health struggles, telling him “We’re all with you”. William shared his message after the Everton midfielder revealed that he ...

13 Jul 2023 at 15:05

Sport

Victim fears justice system has ‘only scratched surface’ of coach’s offending

A victim of former Durham junior coach Michael Strange fears the justice system has “only scratched the surface” of his sexual offending against young players. Strange was handed a six-year prison sentence on Tuesday after pleading ...

17 Sept 2024 at 17:39

National News

Gardai receive 500 contacts over historical abuse at schools run by religious orders

Gardaí say they have now received more than 500 contacts since their appeal, earlier this month, relating to historical sexual abuse at schools run by religious orders. A scoping inquiry into allegations of abuse at schools run by ...

26 Sept 2024 at 19:55

Northern Ireland

McDonald: Providing references for shamed McMonagle was ‘unforgivable’

A decision by two former Sinn Fein press officers to provide job references for a man being investigated for child sex offences is “unforgivable”, Mary Lou McDonald has said. The Sinn Fein president publicly addressed the ...

08 Oct 2024 at 12:59

National News

Mother jailed for 'vile' sexual abuse of toddler son after court finds suspended sentence unduly lenient

A mother has been jailed for the neglect and “vile” sexual abuse of her own toddler son after the Court of Appeal ruled that a fully suspended sentence was unduly lenient. The court heard that the boy was placed into ...

29 Jul 2024 at 17:58

National News

Justice for 'reign of terror' as man jailed for 12 years for sexual abuse of young son

A man who offended “against the essence of a natural father-son relationship” by sexually abusing his young son over a seven-year period has been jailed for 12 years. The 59-year-old Meath man was convicted of one ...

30 Jul 2024 at 15:26

Sport

Law firm hails ‘resilience’ of Celtic Boys Club players as group action finishes

A law firm has hailed the “resilience” of former Celtic Boys Club (CBC) players, as group litigation for historic sex abuse comes to an end. Thompsons Solicitors acted for around 30 former CBC players in a group ...

04 Sept 2025 at 18:17

National News

'He destroyed my life' - Man jailed for two years for sexual abuse of child almost 40 years ago

A man who repeatedly sexually abused a young girl over a two-year period almost 40 years ago has been jailed. Stephen Lane (52) was 14 when he started to sexually assault the girl, who was aged between five and ...

24 Jun 2024 at 16:10

National News

'Rot in Hell', victim tells former priest who abused him

A sexual abuse victim from Donegal bravely faced down disgraced former priest Eamonn Crossan and told him: 'Rot in Hell'. Crossan, who previously served a prison sentence for indecent assault, was charged with ...

02 May 2024 at 09:42

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