A book of evidence was served on Tuesday on a 45-year-old man from West Cork accused of sexually assaulting seven boys in a case where it is alleged that he befriended families and brought young boys swimming, on cinema visits and to fast food restaurants. Sergeant Gearóid Davis confirmed that a book of evidence was served on solicitor Frank Buttimer on behalf of the accused man who appeared at Cork District Court by video link from prison. Garda Cogan testified.. "She allowed her young boys to go to the sports shop with him on the proviso that her 17-year-old would also go. On this occasion he bought them football boots, a football each and food in the fast food premises,” Det.

Source: Irish Examiner February 03, 2026 21:31 UTC