'I hope this monster gets what he deserves': Cork scout leader jailed for sexual abuse of five boys

Michael Noel Sheehan refuses to accept any wrongdoing and rejects the unanimous decision of the jury who found him guilty of indecently or sexually assaulting five boy scouts, court told

Michael Noel Sheehan was jailed for four years. File picture: Cork Courts Limited

78-year-old former scout leader Michael Noel Sheehan was described on Thursday by the victims of his sexual assaults more than 30 years ago as an "animal" and a "monster" and they expressed the hope justice would be done.

Judge Helen Boyle jailed Michael Noel Sheehan, known as Noel Sheehan, of Chimneyfields, Glenville, Co Cork, for four years, saying at events that should have been fun and adventure for the boys, “they were preyed upon by you when you were in charge of their welfare”.