Tipperary solider who sexually abused three boys 40 years ago jailed

The boys were aged between seven and 13 when the abuse occurred, while accused was aged in his 20s, court heard

Michael McGuinness, 61, of Main Street, Borrisokane, Co Tipperary, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on Tuesday, where he was remanded in custody pending sentencing at a later date. Picture: Collins Courts

A decorated soldier who sexually abused three neighbourhood boys up to 40 years ago and used his position of trust to his advantage when he targeted them has been jailed for two years.

Michael McGuinness, 61, who served for 21 years as a driver in the army, was “trusted” in his local area when he sexually abused three young neighbours over an 11-year period, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard at a previous sentence hearing last November.