Monster who raped victim while her son was in other room due back on Irish streets as 14 sex offenders released
The Irish Sun can reveal
Connors is being freed after completing a 10-month sentence he received for failing to notify Gardai of his address when he left
Under the terms of his release, he has to notify Gardai of his whereabouts.
But as he prepares for his release this weekend we can also reveal that he's still classified as having 'no fixed abode'.
It's understood the Probation Services are working to find him a suitable place to live.
READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS
As part of his release conditions, he will also be placed on the
He's also banned from trying to contact his innocent victim or any of her relatives.
Although he received a 14-year sentence in 2009 for a brutal rape, he's also classified by Gardai as a 'serial thief'.
He was released from prison in 2024 after serving a sentence for a series of thefts he committed in 2022.
MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN
A senior prison source said: 'Connors is a serial offender and was behind a lot of thefts when he was released from his rape conviction.
'He's due out in a matter of days but still hasn't provided Gardai with any address.
Moment evil soldier who raped woman in town centre is caught cowering in toilet
'He always returns to Wexford each time he's released from prison but it's possible he could go somewhere else.
'Connors is a very difficult prisoner and he will probably end up in prison again because he just can't help himself.'
Connors raped his victim in 2006 along with another man before he was caged in 2009.
They targeted the woman after calling to her
BRUTAL ATTACK
At their trial in December 2008, their victim recounted how the two men forced their way into her home.
Her young
She was pushed onto the bed and a piece of rope that was on the floor was wrapped around her neck.
The two men denied the rapes in court but were both unanimously convicted by a jury in the Central Criminal
Connors was released in 2019 with residents objecting to his return to Enniscorthy in a series of protests.
1
Monster John Connors is set to be released from prison in just days
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Irish Sun
3 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Male pedestrian, 30s, hospitalised after ‘serious' road collision in Co Cork as Gardai make urgent witness appeal
It is understood that he remains in a critical condition HORROR CRASH Male pedestrian, 30s, hospitalised after 'serious' road collision in Co Cork as Gardai make urgent witness appeal A MALE pedestrian has been hospitalised following a "serious injury traffic incident" in Co Cork early this morning. The shocking crash, involving a car and a pedestrian, occurred on the R582 at Gurteenroe in Macroom. Advertisement Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after 2am. The pedestrian, a man aged in his 30s, was discovered with "serious injuries" at the scene. He received urgent medical treatment before being transported to Cork University Hospital. It is understood that he remains in a critical condition. Advertisement The occupants of the car did not require immediate medical attention. The cops confirmed that the scene was preserved for a technical examination. The road has since reopened. Gardai are urging people with information regarding the incident to come forward. Advertisement The spokesperson for Gardai said: "Gardai are appealing for witnesses who may have any information regarding the incident to come forward. "Road users with camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, who were travelling on the Millstreet Road in the Macroom area between 1am and 2.15am on Sunday, 10th August 2025, are asked to share this material with Gardaí. Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads "Anyone with information is asked to contact Macroom Garda Station at (026) 20590, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station." FATAL CRASH IN CO TIPPERARY Separately, a man died following a single-car crash in Co Tipperary yesterday morning. Advertisement The fatal crash occurred on the busy N24 road at Kilmoyler in Cahir. Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene at around 10:40am on Saturday, August 9. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a man aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body was removed to Tipperary University Hospital. Advertisement The cops reported that the Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conducted an examination of the scene. Gardai are urging people with information regarding the incident to come forward.
Irish Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man, 20s, rushed to hospital after late night city assault
A man was rushed to Cork University Hospital after being attacked on the city's southside on Saturday night. The incident unfolded around 10pm on St Finbarr's Street, near Elizabeth Fort and St Finbarr's Cathedral. The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered "non-life threatening injuries" and was taken to CUH. The Gardaí are investigating and officers have yet to arrest anyone. A Garda spokesperson confirmed to CorkBeo: "Gardaí received report of an incident of assault that occurred at approximately 10pm last night, Saturday, 9th of August 2025 on St Finbarr's Street in Cork City. "A man aged in his 20s was conveyed to Cork University Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries sustained during this incident.", reports Cork Beo. "There have been no arrests at this time. Investigations are ongoing." The location of St Finbarr's Street in the city. (Image: Google) This follows another incident on the southside of the city on Thursday where a woman was assaulted on Gilabbey Street, just 300 metres from the site of last night's attack. Recently, footage has also been shared of a separate incident on Washington Street, where a group of men were filmed fighting in the middle of the road. The video of the Washington Street brawl, shared online by one gobsmacked passerby, has been viewed thousands of times and follows a string of similar incidents in Cork city in recent months. These include an attack on a vulnerable member of Cork's homeless community that took place on Grand Parade in May. TDs slammed the May attack as "disgusting." Deputy Thomas Gould, Sinn Fein TD for Cork North-Central, voiced his concern at that time: "The greatest deterrent to crime in our city centre is a visible Garda presence, but the reality is that there just aren't enough Gardaí to maintain that in any meaningful way." Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Gardai to quiz couple whose ‘new evidence' was binned from McGregor case appeal – after pair approached ex-UFC star
The Irish Sun on Sunday has learned they approached McGregor prior to swearing the legal docs MAC COUPLE QUIZ Gardai to quiz couple whose 'new evidence' was binned from McGregor case appeal – after pair approached ex-UFC star THE couple whose 'new evidence' was binned from Conor McGregor's rape case appeal will be quizzed by cops, we can reveal. Samantha O'Reilly and Steven Cummins provided sworn affidavits which were set to be used as part of the ex-UFC star's bid to overturn a civil jury's ruling that he raped Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in 2018. 2 Steven Cummins and Samantha O'Reilly provided sworn affidavits with 'new evidence' by McGregor Credit: social media collect The Irish Sun on Sunday has learned they approached McGregor, 37, prior to swearing the legal docs. They claimed to have seen Ms Hand's then boyfriend assault her on the night of McGregor's alleged sex attack in December 2018. This was due to be a key prong of McGregor's appeal, which he last month lost, after Ms Hand won €250,000 in damages following the Civil High Court verdict last year. However, his legal team sensationally withdrew the material from his appeal. The Irish Sun yesterday revealed a Garda investigation has been launched in relation to the withdrawal of this 'new evidence'. The major probe is being led by National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. They are examining the contents of the affidavits, focusing on the withdrawal of the couple's claims by McGregor. Cops are examining whether perjury was committed, which has been strenuously denied. A senior source said: 'The investigation is examining the withdrawal of sworn material, so it is a given that those who provided that material will be interviewed in relation to it.' The Court of Appeal had referred the withdrawal of the couple's evidence to the DPP, who passed it to cops. Our source said: 'The Gardai are progressing on the matter and establishing the facts. 'When a number of tasks are completed, it will go back to the DPP to decide what the next steps are.'
