Gardaí are investigating former Olympic swimming coach George Gibney over historical allegations that he abused children who were in his care when he was coaching them. Reports emerged this weekend that two people who were coached by Gibney had contacted gardaí with fresh allegations and were prompted to do so after hearing the Where is George Gibney? These include the allegations made by the two new complainants and any complaints not among the 27 charges Gibney previously faced. As he never faced any criminal charges Gibney is not on the run and is not wanted at present to face charges in Ireland. However, in 1994 sports journalist Johnny Watterson, now working for The Irish Times, published an expose into George Gibney in the Sunday Tribune.

Source: The Irish Times November 30, 2020 01:18 UTC