Friday 30 January, 2015
Fiona revealed today that her life story is being made into a film.
Patrick O’Brien will now spend another 7 years in jail after it was ruled that his original three year sentence was too lenient.
The 74-year-old’s sentence was revised after the Court of Criminal Appeal ruled that his original three year sentence was too lenient.
Patrick O’Brien had been given a 12-year sentence with 9 years suspended for the serial rape of his daughter Fiona Doyle.
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre is currently recruiting for volunteers.
There was disappointment, however, for fellow Irish swimmer Sycerika McMahon.
The Irish swimmer finished second to Russia’s Yulia Efimova athlete at the World University Games last summer.
The swimmer produced a fantastic display to finish third today.
Meanwhile, Barry Murphy and Fiona Doyle have qualified for the semi-finals of the European Short Course Swimming Championships.
A sentence delivered by a judge frustrated by the inconsistent application of sentencing guidelines in Ireland saw Fiona Doyle’s abuser initially walk free from court – even after he admitted to sexually abusing her throughout her childhood.
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The Irish swimmer finished with a time of 31.52 seconds this evening.
Limerick native Fiona Doyle was a split second off her personal best in the 200 metre breaststroke.
Lithuanian teen Ruta Meilutyte blitzed the field to set a new world record in tonight’s 100m breaststroke semi-finals.
Winning World University Games silver has only just started to settle in as the Calgary-based swimmer lines up in Barcelona
Limerick’s Doyle finished fourth by the smallest of margins in the 50m breaststroke final.
Fiona Doyle set a new Irish senior record as she finished second in today’s 100m breaststroke final.
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The Wicklow woman, who suffered a decade of abuse at the hands of her father, is backing the findings of a report on sentencing.
The movement has called for change and more transparency in Ireland’s justice system.
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Fiona Doyle said today that she may also pursue her mother in the courts.
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Doyle, whose father was temporarily allowed to walk free after admitting raping her, met Enda Kenny this evening.
The crimes committed against Fiona Doyle and Detective Garda Adrian Donohue deserve sufficient punishment – and the pressure needs to be placed back onto criminals, says criminologist John O’Keefe.
The daughter of Patrick O’Brien, who was first bailed and then jailed for sexually abusing her, gives an emotional interview.
A “vindicated” Fiona Doyle will appear on RTE’s Late Late show this evening to speak about her case.
The blame does not lie with one judge but with the inconsistency of the Court of Criminal Appeal, writes Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
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Patrick O’Brien, who was convicted of raping his daughter Fiona Doyle, had his bail revoked in court today.
Kristel O’Brien spoke of her mother’s ‘heartbreak’ over this week’s controversial sentencing of her rapist and father Patrick O’Brien – who is due back in court this morning.
The case is listed for mention at the Central Criminal Court tomorrow where it is believed the DPP will make an application to the court.
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The release on bail, pending an appeal, of an elderly man who repeatedly raped his daughter when she was younger was raised at Leaders’ Questions.
Meanwhile, there was disappointment for Fiona Doyle and Shani Stallard today.
Ireland also qualified for the final of the women’s 4x200m freestyle during this morning’s session at the European Swimming Championships.
17-year-old Sycerika McMahon is the latest member of Ireland’s Olympic party.
WE IRISH PEOPLE love the weather. We love talking about, tweeting about it and complaining about it.
Nothing on the weather front divides opinion quite like snow. When the white stuff starts falling Irish people reacted with cheers or groans, visions of snow days and shovelling out cars competing.
What do you think? Is a winter wonderland or a snowy hell?
We’re asking: Do you like snow?
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Reluctantly and unhappily, I’ve decided I can no more pick the taxes I pay than the laws I obey.
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Limerick farmer tackled passenger who tried to open door mid-flight |
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Frost, ice, snow, and now a wind warning.. Have a nice weekend, Ireland |
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This unique Irish lingerie has been sold to the French |
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Why does IAG want to get its hands on Aer Lingus so badly? |
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You’ll be able to watch ‘Good Morning Britain’ on UTV Ireland from next week |
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