A teenager appeared before the Children's Court in Ennis today charged with the rape of a girl two years ago. Giving evidence of arrest, charge and caution, Garda Louise Keogh said that in response to charge at 9.45am on Wednesday morning the accused teenager replied 'not guilty'. Garda Keogh said that she gave one copy of the charge to the teenager - now aged 16 - and one to his mother. Sgt Lonergan sought an extension for the serving of the Book of Evidence in the case to September 22. Judge Larkin remanded the accused on bail to Ennis District Court to September 22.

Source: Irish Independent July 07, 2021 17:37 UTC