Lecturer jailed for sexually assaulting his 'extraordinary brave Limerick nieces'

Caitríona Hickey and Niamh Richardson from Murroe, Limerick, waived their right to anonymity so that their uncle — John Hogan who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting them when they were eight and 10 years old — could be named. Picture: Liam Burke/Press 22

A college lecturer has been jailed for sexually assaulting two of his nieces at family gatherings and sleepovers, in Limerick and Dublin, more than 20 years ago.

John Hogan, 59, of Ashdale Avenue, Terenure, Dublin, who is married with a family, was today jailed for three years with the final year suspended at Limerick Circuit Court.