Court dismisses former GAA coach's attempt to overturn conviction for abusing young footballers

The Court of Appeal has dismissed a former GAA coach’s attempt to have his convictions for abusing young footballers overturned.

Thu, 27 Jul, 2017 - 12:32

The Court of Appeal has dismissed a former GAA coach’s attempt to have his convictions for abusing young footballers overturned.

Ronan McCormack from Cuppanagh, Cloonloo in Co. Sligo, was sentenced to almost six years in prison for a series of sexual assaults on five schoolboys.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Cuppanagh Place: Co. Sligo Person: Ronan McCormack Person: Petria McDonnell Person: McCormack Organisation: GAA Organisation: Court of Appeal Organisation: Eastern Harps under-12 Organisation: Sligo Circuit Court

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