Elder Abuse Conviction Shocks Ireland | Galway News

An 82-year-old retired Franciscan brother, Seamus O’Callaghan, is heading to prison after being convicted of raping a 13-year-old boy in a school bathroom in the late 90s — a crime that’s not his first. He already has 11 prior convictions for indecent assault against teenage boys, dating back to the 70s and 80s. The judge, Mr. Justice Kerida Naidoo, emphasized the profound, lifelong trauma inflicted on the victim, citing the violence, age gap, betrayal of trust, and O’Callaghan’s pattern of abuse. Though initially sentenced to 13 years, the judge reduced it to 11, citing O’Callaghan’s age and health — while noting his false denials during the trial. 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/d02087e9c48a1986