Derry O’Rourke, a former Irish swim coach with a history of sexual crimes, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of a young girl between 1989 and 1990. Despite his attempts to claim innocence, O’Rourke was found guilty of multiple offences, with the judge condemning him as a “serial child abuser.” The courageous victim, who was only 13 at the time, detailed the traumatic impact of his actions in court.
Mayo Hospital apologises for the death of patient (72) in High Court settlement
The Moyles family has reached a settlement with Mayo Hospital after Ann Moyles’ death in 2017. She was left on a trolley for 20 hours in the Emergency Department, leading to her demise.
Penney’s security guard sentenced for sexually assaulting teenage customer
Dublin security guard Abdul Rahman Mohammed, 35, gets five years for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old at Penney’s, Dundrum. Victim shoplifted; Mohammed demanded money after assault.
Mother awarded over half a million pounds in damages following traumatic childbirth
Mother awarded £575,000 after childbirth injuries left her with a permanent stoma and PTSD. Maternity negligence claims highlight systemic issues in England’s healthcare
11-year prison sentence for Kildare man who locked his ex in a car to viciously beat her
Anthony Mockler, a Kildare man, receives an 11-year prison term for a vicious attack on his ex-partner, leaving her permanently scarred. Despite a history of violence, he faces stringent conditions upon release.
Athlone man remanded in custody following attack on nursing home patient
Peter Keaney, 54, faces charges for attacking an elderly woman at Sonas Nursing Home, Athlone. He appeared in court, accompanied by his solicitor, seeking a psychiatric assessment.
Former scout leader and “prolific paedophile” sentenced to prison
Jim Harmon, a former scout leader, was sentenced to six years and eight months for sexually assaulting five boys in Clare and Limerick during the 1970s and 1980s.
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