A recovering alcoholic who had been off drinking for several months until the night he attacked his fiancee, tried to force his partner to drink vodka from a bottle then raped and assaulted her at their home in County Donegal, an Irish court heard this week.
According to BreakingNews.ie, the accused man, who has not been named, pleaded guilty to rape, aggravated sexual assault, and assault.
The Irish Central Criminal Court heard that the two were in a relationship on the night of August 17, 2008, when the incident occurred. They have one child together, but they have since separated.
On the morning before the events took place, the pair, who are both recovering alcoholics, had gone into town where they paid off some debts. That day they also purchased an engagement ring.
Later that evening, the accused man went out socializing and 'drinking very heavily throughout that evening,' the court heard. He returned to the home he shared with his partner after 3AM.
She was in bed where he shouted at her for calling his cell phone while he was out socializing. He had a bottle of vodka in his hand and he then forced it into her mouth. She jumped out of the bed and he grabbed her and committed the offenses.
The woman reportedly sustained very heavy bruising around her face and eyes. She waited at the house until the accused man fell asleep and she then escaped.
In an impact statement, the woman said that she has since left the area where the offenses occurred and that she is now 'virtually a recluse.' She added that she has 'flashbacks and nightmares' about the attack and has gone from being a friendly woman to a nervous person. She is not able to form relationships with men and cannot be alone with a man.
The court heard that the accused man told the police he had been raped when he was young.
Defense Counsel Brendan Grehan said that his client had pleaded guilty before the trial and has no previous convictions for sexual offenses or any serious violence.
The man was remanded in custody for sentencing next Monday, July 30.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.awoken32 | Mar 21, 2013, 02:59 PM EDT
Foreighn national
Finnbar | Jan 21, 2013, 11:10 AM EST
If he offered her vodka first-its only foreplay
redhand32 | Jan 13, 2013, 12:57 PM EST
Maybe the lad allegedly raped the woman after buying an engagement ring because he thought it would be one of those "legitimate rapes" the US Republicans are talking about.
redhand32 | Jan 13, 2013, 12:55 PM EST
Todd Akin is on the other line. He wants to know if this was an alleged "legitimate rape."
liam44 | Dec 07, 2012, 03:56 PM EST
I hope that she keeps the ring !
merefalow | Nov 06, 2012, 03:54 PM EST
what do you expect after spending 60 quid.?
Nicomax | Oct 20, 2012, 12:58 PM EDT
Maybe it's because Romney reminds them of Cromwell.
sheera711 | Sep 16, 2012, 07:57 PM EDT
Another drunkin Irish story..
feliciamaisey | Aug 19, 2012, 08:59 PM EDT
TisEyerish--I commend you on your courage and strength. This is a horrible thing for anyone to go through, but especially at the hands of partner! I hope you and yours are well and also the woman and her children in the story are also well--no word on her children???
bogsidebunny | Aug 05, 2012, 03:08 AM EDT
This is common in Ireland. Partner on partner abuse. Again it reinforces my opinion that the Irish suffer from an infantile culture. Toos the toys out of the crib and see youselves as the center of a universe where you'r the only occupant and make the rules. It's sad, but the examples run from physical abuse (including murder) on one end of the spectrum to parking on and blocking footpaths (sidewalks), which forces pedestrians to walk into the road on the other. There's very little personal responsibility where the individual considers how his or her actions impact on others.
ciaradexy | Jul 31, 2012, 05:32 PM EDT
Eh Sean, it was legal for a husband to rape his wife in Ireland up to a couple of years ago. No Sharia law involved.
Seanmor | Jul 31, 2012, 04:11 PM EDT
I fully agree with The Eye... but it is my understanding that Sharia Law allows a man to rape his wife if she refuses him.
ciaradexy | Jul 31, 2012, 03:22 PM EDT
TisEye, so sorry to hear that this also happened to you. It takes a very strong woman to report this crime and to divorce the b*stard who hurt you. Youre an inspiration. I hope your life improved for you and your kids after your divorce.
borefield | Jul 31, 2012, 11:44 AM EDT
There is no mention as to where the unfortunate child is? This is a disturbing story.
TisEyerish | Jul 31, 2012, 10:23 AM EDT
Rape is a terrible thing. Many years ago, I was subjected to rape by my husband and it was a horrifying experience, one I have never forgotten. Somehow, it's even worse than rape by a stranger because it is a person you once trusted and will never be able to trust again. I hope this woman obtains counseling to return her to her former self; my heart goes out to her. BTW...yes, I did divorce him, despite the fact that we had two children.