Rape
Last week
23rd March 2025 - 29th March 2025
CourtsTeenager accused of rape at Limerick Racecourse collapses in court while listening to evidence
Last month
March 2025
Central Criminal CourtDoctor giving evidence in rape trial leaves the stand to treat juror who fainted in court
Central Criminal CourtConvicted rapist jailed for 10 years for rape of young woman at Dublin holiday complex
St Stephen's DayTeenage girl was allegedly raped by two teenage boys in car at Limerick racecourse, court hears
This year
2025
Joel Le ScouarnecFrench former surgeon accused of sexually abusing 299 patients admits committing ‘odious acts’
gender-based violence
'Dealing with the legal system was worse than the rape': Victims of male violence demand change
Survivors are calling for the use of counselling notes and character references to be banned in gender-based violence trials.
'Deep concerns' over AI 'undress' apps being advertised on Irish social media
So-called ‘nudify’ apps allow users to create deepfake naked images of any woman.
Last year
2024
FRENCH RAPE CASEOpinion: Gisele Pelicot's bravery reminds us to stand in solidarity with all victims of rape
France
Macron thanks Gisele Pelicot for 'dignity and courage' amid guilty verdicts in mass rape trial
Dominique Pelicot, 72, had already admitted to drugging Gisele Pelicot for almost a decade so he and strangers he recruited online could rape her.
Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
His 50 co-defendants in the case were also convicted by the court, with no acquittals.
Speaking outside court, Gisele Pelicot said she has "never regretted" the public trial.
Nikita HandNational Rape Crisis HelpLine saw 20% surge in calls during McGregor sexual assault case
Central Criminal CourtMan who raped woman as she slept beside her boyfriend and newborn is jailed for eight years
Courts
Woman raped by Derry O’Rourke recounts former swim coach's 'brutalisation' of her
The 78-year-old was found guilty of one offence of rape and 11 charges of indecent assault on dates between October 1989 and June 1990.
Gavin PlumbMan found guilty of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder British TV presenter Holly Willoughby
Gavin PlumbHolly Willoughby kidnap fantasy ‘dark and twisted… but a fantasy nonetheless’, court hears
Courts
Man jailed for eight years for rape and aggravated sexual assault of woman in Galway
The judge said a character reference ‘goes up in smoke’ when an offence of such a serious nature is committed.
Sexual AssaultRecord 18,605 calls made to Dublin Rape Crisis Centre helpline amid increase in male callers
