Daughter’s Testimony Shocks Court | Limerick News

A garda accused of horrific abuse against his family is facing trial as his eldest daughter takes the stand, describing a childhood marked by violence, threats, and military-style control. She recounted being doused with cold water, forced runs, and her father threatening to poison a family puppy — all part of a pattern of cruelty that prosecutors say made him a “violent and domineering” father and husband. Charges include child cruelty, assault, and two counts of rape against his wife, with the abuse allegedly spanning two locations in the north-west. The daughter, now 24, says she only came forward after seeking therapy, and her journal entries helped trigger Tusla’s involvement. The trial, set to last two weeks, also revealed chilling moments like her mother being barricaded and her stepping between her parents to stop an attack — a harrowing glimpse into a home where fear was the norm. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/36f83bdfcffe268b