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BREAKING: Decorated Tipperary soldier jailed for sexually abusing three boys 40 years ago

A decorated soldier who sexually abused three neighbourhood boys up to 40 years ago and used his position of trust to his advantage when he targeted them has been jailed for two years. Michael McGuinness (61), with an address in Main Street, ...

15 Mar 2022 at 14:00

National News

‘Repulsive and shocking Spiritan revelations merit serious response’, says Foley

The “appalling acts” of alleged child abuse at Spiritan schools merit a “serious response”, the Education Minister has said. Norma Foley said the Government “owes” it to the survivors of abuse to hold the “right” inquiry into the historical ...

24 Nov 2022 at 18:45

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ISPCC / CHILDLINE are hosting a 2 week digital concert for children across Ireland in conjunction with 2FM

ISPCC / CHILDLINE in association with RTÉ 2FM are coming together to present a two week long digital live music event in support of children in Ireland. Starting this Friday March 27 at 7pm, people can tune into live performances, through ...

25 Mar 2020 at 15:20

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Maeve Lewis: the Tipperary woman dealing with Ireland's legacy of abuse

Over the past two decades there has been an explosion in the number of people coming forward to tell their stories of abuse whether by individuals within their own families, friends or institutions and organisations. This has happened at ...

02 Feb 2019 at 17:00

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Tipperary arrests in child abuse inquiry

Eleven people have been arrested as part of an ongoing garda investigation into child abuse. They were detained in counties Tipperary, Limerick and Kerry this afternoon. The six women and five men have been held on suspicion of sexual ...

05 Mar 2018 at 22:12

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Tipperary arrests in child abuse inquiry

05 Mar 2018 at 21:02

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Tipperary arrests in child sexual abuse inquiry - Garda questioning continues

Gardai are continuing to question eleven people arrested on Monday in an ongoing investigation into suspected child abuse. The arrests were in Tipperary, Limerick and Kerry. They are being held on suspicion of the sexual ...

06 Mar 2018 at 09:30

National News

'Transparency goes both ways' - Serious concerns mounting as Dáil becomes embroiled in child sex abuse controversy

Government officials are reeling from heated exchanges which took place yesterday evening in the Dáil following Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald's handling of their former press officers. In a fiery address to Chief ...

09 Oct 2024 at 09:37

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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 ...

31 Jul 2024 at 15:22

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Irish admin of child abuse group caught after FBI tip should have been jailed, State argues

The fully suspended sentence handed down to the "determined and organised" admin of a child abuse messaging group who was caught with hundreds of images and videos after an FBI tip-off was too lenient, the State ...

11 Nov 2024 at 19:05

Irish leaders pay tribute to Pope as ‘exceptional’ and ‘remarkable’ figure

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'Remarkable figure': Irish political leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis

Political and religious leaders in Ireland have paid tribute to Pope Francis as an “exceptional” leader whose papacy was “a gift to the world”. The leader of the Catholic Church died aged 88, after months of ...

21 Apr 2025 at 16:50

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Priest recalls watching Pope write apology to abuse victims in Ireland

A priest who helped organise Pope Francis’s visit to Ireland in 2018 has recalled watching the pontiff compose his personal apology to victims of abuse in the Catholic Church. Father Tim Bartlett said he ...

21 Apr 2025 at 12:50

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