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<p>Sinéad O'Neill spoke up on Thursday after Dean Ward was sentenced to 18 years in jail for abusing her. She praised the gardaí's support and urged others being abused to come forward. Picture: Collins Courts</p>

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<p>Victim Sinéad O'Neill (centre) said she hoped that her case would encourage anyone out there in an abusive relationship to seek help and confide in somebody. Picture: Collins Courts</p>

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