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Former Terenure College rugby coach admits abusing boys
Summary
John McClean, a former rugby coach and teacher at Terenure College, admitted to indecently assaulting two boys during the 1980s. He pleaded guilty to four counts of indecent assault, each involving two separate incidents, committed between 1981 and 1983 and again between 1987 and 1988. The court remanded him in custody for sentencing on February 23. McClean also faces 49 additional counts of alleged sexual assault involving 20 former students, which will be addressed at a later hearing. The sentencing may last up to two days.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Former Terenure College rugby coach admits abusing boys. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- February 23 Adjournment
- 1981 and 1983 Incident
- 1987 and 1988 Incident
- 2023-01-11 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Outcome: Judge Martin Nolan remanded him in custody to be sentenced on February 23.; Judge Martin Nolan remanded him in custody to be sentenced on February 23.
Places mentioned
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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