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Defence claims abuse evidence 'fundamentally problematic' in family abuse trial

Defence claims abuse evidence 'fundamentally problematic' in family abuse trial

Counsel for two accused men point to contradictions as jury hears closing speeches

Prosecution says family 'operated without sexual boundaries' in abuse trial

Prosecution says family 'operated without sexual boundaries' in abuse trial

The six men, aged between 32 and 55, face a combined total of 20 charges – 16 of which pertain to the main complainant, who is deaf.

Uncle of woman alleging sexual abuse by family members says he 'never went near her'

Uncle of woman alleging sexual abuse by family members says he 'never went near her'

Seven men, aged between 32 and 55, are on trial in relation to a combined total of 103 charges against them.

Family accused of 103 sex abuse charges as uncle says niece is ‘tapped in the head’

Family accused of 103 sex abuse charges as uncle says niece is ‘tapped in the head’

Woman who alleges sex abuse by family members finishes 3 months of questioning in court

Woman who alleges sex abuse by family members finishes 3 months of questioning in court

Alleged sex abuse incident took place in different location to previous evidence, court told

Alleged sex abuse incident took place in different location to previous evidence, court told

Deaf woman tells court of alleged sexual abuse by younger brother

Deaf woman tells court of alleged sexual abuse by younger brother

Man (70s) due to stand trial on alleged historical sexual offences

Man (70s) due to stand trial on alleged historical sexual offences

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

The offences are alleged to have taken place between 1971 and 1981 at various locations in south Dublin

High Court refuses to halt trial of ex-coach charged with indecent assault in 1970s

High Court refuses to halt trial of ex-coach charged with indecent assault in 1970s

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

The two charges against the former coach relate to allegations he indecently assaulted a boy he coached in the 1970s.