Man jailed for 12 years for rape and abuse of step-daughter

The victim - who wished to waive her anonymity in order to have her step-father named - was aged around six when Thomas Mullarney (61) of Cahir, Louisberg, Co Mayo first began abusing her.

Additional reporting by Fiona Ferguson

A Mayo man who said he suffered abuse as a resident of Ireland's industrial schools has been jailed for 12 years for the rape and abuse of his step-daughter.