'Justice is possible,' says Ciara Mangan after man jailed for raping her

In the aftermath of the rape, Ms Mangan said she was subjected to “rape comments” and “rape songs” by colleagues in her then-workplace when the owner was absent

Ms Mangan said she hopes her decision to waive her anonymity will give others the courage in the future. Picture: Collins Courts

A Mayo woman has said she spoke out publicly following her rape after being inspired by survivors who had chosen to do the same. 

Ciara Mangan waived her right to anonymity after Shane Noonan was given an eight-year sentence with the final year suspended on Monday. Noonan pleaded guilty to the rape of Ms Mangan at an address in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, on May 11, 2013. He has no previous convictions.