Clare woman urges victims to report rapists to Gardaí

The Co Clare woman who waived her right to anonymity after a convicted rapist walked free from court earlier this week is urging other victims to come forward and report their attackers.

Mary Shannon was attacked and raped in her home in May 2005.

She has now called on the DPP to appeal the leniency of the three-year suspended sentence handed down to her attacker. Her case has led to calls for the introduction of mandatory minimum sentences for rape.

Last night, hundreds of people turned out at Ennis Courthouse for a candlelight vigil in support of Ms Shannon's campaign for justice.

The mother of three is urging other victims not to let her experience discourage them from coming forward and reporting their attackers to the Gardaí.