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Caroline Roddy, left and Fiona Roddy, leaving Sligo Circuit Court, where their abuser, Michael John Cunningham, was sentenced to two years prison for sexual assault.
Ireland's elected leader leader Enda Kenny speaks for the country's people and not the Catholic Church
Cardinal Keith O'Brien

Sisters abused over six years by their uncle - disgusted by two year sentence for sexual abuse

Abused sisters hug as man who preyed on them for years receives sentencing
Enda Kenny, not the Catholic Church, speaks for the Irish nation and its Diaspora
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Vatican reportedly tells Cardinal Keith O'Brien to leave Scotland
Having retired due to inappropriate sexual conduct Irish priest says he’s living a Christian life
Domhnall O Lubhlai, dubbed "The Irish Jimmy Saville", could have sexually abused 100s of children, during his career as a summer camp organizer, teacher and Irish language advocate. ‘House of Horrors’ investigated - child abuse ring in Dublin led by police saw 50-years of sexual abuse

Investigations into the Dalkey “house of horrors” case have been reopened and will examine claims that a paedophile ring, led by Gardai, used their influence to hinder scrutiny of their activities. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 3
Former priest Bill Carney finally arrested for sexual abuse in Britain after decades of living free, having set himself up with the Catholic Church's money Former Catholic Priest Bill Carney arrested in Britain accused of 32 counts of pedophilia

Nearly 30 years after he was originally convicted, former priest Bill Carney has finally been arrested in London. ...

by MATT KEOUGH 5
The Irish Georgian Society "strongly disagrees" with proposals made by the Office of Public Works (OPW) to build a commemoration to the victims of institutional abuse in the Garden of Remembrance, in Irish Georgian Society opposes new memorial to abuse victims in Dublin’s Garden of Remembrance

The Irish Georgian Society has said it "strongly disagrees" with the proposals made by the Office of Public Works (OPW) to build a commemoration to the victims of institutional abuse in the Garden of Remembrance. ...

by AMANDA DRISCOLL 0
Joseph Duffy was Bishop of Clogher for 31 years Catholic Church watchdog highly critical of retired Clogher bishop's handling of clerical sex abuse

The National Board for Safeguarding Children (NBSCCCI) has published audits of several dioceses and states that the now retired bishop of Clogher Joseph Duffy repeatedly missed opportunities to prevent clergy from abusing children ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 2
Dublin's Central Criminal Court Donegal serial sex attacker crashed victims wedding ruining bride's special day

The victim of a serial child sex abuser has spoken about how her wedding day was ruined when her attacker showed up as an unwelcome guest and refused to leave. ...

by MATT KEOUGH 3
Domhnall O Lubhlai, dubbed "The Irish Jimmy Saville", could have sexually abused 100s of children, during his career as a summer camp organizer, teacher and Irish language advocate. Current chief of Domhnall O Lubhlai’s Irish college backs police probe into sexual abuse

The chief executive officer of one of Ireland’s largest Irish colleges, Colaiste na bhFiann, has backed calls for the police to order a review into sexual allegations against the recently deceased Domhnall Lubhlai. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 4
Domhnall O Lubhlai, dubbed "The Irish Jimmy Saville", could have sexually abused 100s of children, during his career as a summer camp organizer, teacher and Irish language advocate. 'Irish Jimmy Savile' shared bed with pupils - dead celebrity could have abused 100s of children

A new documentary claims that Domhnall O Lubhlai, who has been branded the “Irish Jimmy Saville”, sexually abused dozens of boys over two decades. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 7
Accused of multiple charges of sexual abuse Domhnall O Lubhlai died before he faced his victims in court Irish TV host and child camp founder Domhnall O Lubhlai never stood trial for 11 sexual abuse charges

The Irish language activist and TV host Domhnall O Lubhlai (84) died before facing sexual abuse claims. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 3
Cardinal Dolan Cardinal Timothy Dolan's deposition to be released among files on alleged sexual abuse in Milwaukee diocese

The disposition of New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan is to be released among the files on the alleged sexual abuse by priests in Milwaukee. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 3
Pope Francis told the world’s religious leaders that the desire to search for the truth, beauty and goodness is what unites them all. Irish Priest accused of sexual abuse pleads with Pope Francis not to be dismissed from Church

An elderly Irish cleric is appealing his dismissal from the priesthood directly to Pope Francis and to a top Vatican court. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 17
Fine Gael TD Denis Naughten calls for change in legislation that creates a "save haven" for pedophiles in the Republic of Ireland Irish politician believes lax laws have made Ireland a haven for pedophiles

TD Denis Naughten slammed the Irish government and their abundant loopholes that have making Ireland a “safe haven” for pedophiles. ...

by KERRY O'SHEA 8
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin Dublin Archbishop Diarmuid Martin states sexual abuse of children 'clearly a crime, not an illness

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has responded to Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier of Durban’s comments on sexual abuse. The Dublin Archbishop has stated that the abuse of a child is “very clearly a crime.” ...

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