Stable owner appeals rape and sexual assault conviction saying judge 'muddied the waters' on consent

A stable owner who raped and sexually assaulted a teenage girl has brought an appeal against his conviction.

Ger Hehir (58), of Drumcavan, Ruan, Co. Clare, had pleaded not guilty raping the girl and four counts of sexually assaulting her at his home and at horse events around the country on dates between 2010 and 2013.