Six-year term for ‘heinous’ abuse of sons in Dublin

A father has been given a six-year sentence for “heinous” sexual abuse of three of his children.

The 71-year-old man, who can not be named for legal reasons, was convicted by a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court jury of indecently assaulting his three sons at locations in the city — mainly in the family home — on dates between 1974 and 1986.

The children ranged in ages between six and 15 during the period of abuse.