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grooming

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Father who groomed and abused daughter for years finally locked up

Father who groomed and abused daughter for years finally locked up

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Gordon McKenna (79) pleaded guilty to indecently assaulting his daughter at various locations, including the family home in Tallaght, Dublin, on mountain biking trips and at the cinema
Teacher caught in sexualised online chats with teen girls is jailed

Teacher caught in sexualised online chats with teen girls is jailed

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Dublin man Niall Ganley (33) was caught as a result of a sting operation by a UK-based vigilante group set up to stop sexual grooming of children online.
‘Predator’ who groomed and abused at least 14 girls receives five-year sentence

‘Predator’ who groomed and abused at least 14 girls receives five-year sentence

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Max Hollingsbee, 21, of Lurgan is to serve 31 months in prison and 31 months on licence.

Teacher who sexually abused schoolboy a ‘cold, calculating predator’

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Judith Evans was jailed for two years at Belfast Crown Court on Friday.
Abuse victim ‘left feeling suicidal’ after photos were shared with friends

Abuse victim ‘left feeling suicidal’ after photos were shared with friends

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Clare has spoken out following the sentencing of David John Andrews at Downpatrick Crown Court.
‘Devious paedophile’ who targeted girls online jailed for 27 years

‘Devious paedophile’ who targeted girls online jailed for 27 years

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Police have said David John Andrews’ offending spread across Britain.

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