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Clare man (28) jailed for sexual assault and coercive control of his former partner
A woman subjected to coercive control and sexual assault by her former partner has told a court he caused harm 'for his own amusement'. Martin Gooney (28) pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to coercive control and sexual assault. Advertisement The court heard that the victim wishes to retain her anonymity, but has no difficulty with Gooney of Cappabane, Scariff, Co Clare, being identified. On Monday, Gooney was handed a sentence of three years and two months. A post-release supervision order of 12 months was also imposed. Reading her victim impact statement during an earlier hearing, the woman stated that she checks her surroundings to see if Gooney is present and constantly questions her safety. 'The gaslighting was so relentless, he made me believe I was losing my mind and losing control of my being'. Advertisement She said his 'cruel' words and actions affected her sense of self-worth, and it has taken years to make progress, but his behaviour 'completely warped my perception of myself'. The woman said she has developed trust issues and dreads starting a new relationship. 'To compare him to an animal is an insult to the animal kingdom,' she said. 'This man caused harm for his own amusement'. Evidence was outlined that Gooney and the woman's relationship was initially fine, but over time, his behaviour became controlling and abusive towards her. Advertisement In August 2019, Gooney took her phone and used it to send messages to his phone. In these messages, he pretended to be the woman and suggested she was experiencing suicidal ideation. He then deleted all the messages sent between his phone and the woman's phone. She did not know the contents of these messages. Gooney sent these messages, which purported to be from the woman to her mother. He also used these messages during arguments with the woman, saying, 'Watch what you say, have messages from your phone'. Advertisement In early 2020, he found takeaway wrappers in her bin and accused her of seeing another man. The court heard the woman's mother had brought her a takeaway. Gooney was also verbally abusive to the victim, calling her a 'bitch', 'whore' and 'tramp'. During 2020, Gooney, who was no longer living with the woman, insisted she send him photos or Facetime him so he knew her location. On one occasion, the woman's friend had to send him a video to show she was with her. Gooney also placed a sofa in the woman's shed – without her knowledge – so he could stay and watch her. The woman wasn't initially aware that Gooney was staying in her shed. Advertisement He sexually assaulted her in March 2021. Afterwards, Gooney told her he 'wouldn't touch you with riddle stick, wouldn't know what you had, you're a whore'. The court heard there were other incidents of sexual assault. Gooney also said he was going to hang the woman's dog from a tree. Gooney has nine previous convictions, including for road traffic offences, assault and making a threat to kill or cause serious harm. When interviewed by gardaí, Gooney denied any wrongdoing. 'Sorry for the hassle' Gooney took the stand and read a letter of apology to the woman. He said he was 'sorry for the hassle caused' during their relationship. He said he was 'young and stupid' and 'selfish'. Gooney said he never thought about how his actions would make the woman feel or how they would hurt her. He told his defence counsel he was prepared to engage with the Probation Services and any suitable programmes. Vincent Heneghan SC, prosecuting, asked Gooney, 'was the way [the woman] was feeling not obvious to you?'. He replied: 'No'. A man gave character evidence on behalf of Gooney. He began his evidence by telling the court that his family and Gooney's 'are highly respected and thought of in our communities'. He said Gooney was a friend of his son's. 'He's always been good to us'. He described Gooney as an 'outstanding machine driver' and a hard worker. He added that he was aware of an incident in 2020 where Gooney saved a woman's life. The man told Mr Heneghan that he knew of Gooney's relationship with the woman, but did not know about the defendant's behaviour towards her. 'No, it wasn't brought to my attention'. Imposing sentence, Ms Justice Caroline Biggs said the woman's victim impact statement was 'very profound and compelling'. She noted that the woman felt she was 'in constant fight or flight mode' and 'was convinced she was unworthy of love'. She noted from a letter of apology from Gooney that he is 'sorry from the bottom of his heart' and added, 'you did not deserve it'. Ms Justice Biggs said the woman had tried both 'physically and verbally' to stop Gooney, but he behaved as if 'she was his'. 'He behaved in a way that demeaned her,' the judge said, adding that he was aggressive in the way he treated the woman. She noted the 'profound, damaging and long-lasting' impact Gooney's actions had on the woman. Ms Justice Biggs described the coercive control as 'menacing, insidious, intimidating and systematic'. She noted that a probation report stated that he was at a moderate risk of re-offending and was willing to engage with the Probation Service. Ireland Man (22) pleads guilty to attempting to murder his... Read More Ms Justice Biggs imposed concurrent terms of three years and two months for the sexual assault offences and two years and six months for the coercive control. She noted that the woman had previously indicated that the gardaí who assisted her in the prosecution of the case treated her with 'genuine kindness and the utmost care'. Ms Justice Biggs said she was very happy to hear that the woman had been supported in this way by the gardaí. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, you can call the national 24-hour Rape Crisis Helpline at 1800-77 8888, access text service and webchat options at or visit Rape Crisis Help. You can contact Women's Aid (24-hour freephone helpline at 1800-341 900, email helpline@ or Men's Aid Ireland (confidential helpline at 01-554 3811, email hello@ for support and information.
The 42
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Clare come out on top against Limerick in dead rubber Munster test
Limerick 0-24 Clare 3-20 Stephen Barry reports from TUS Gaelic Grounds CLARE AVOIDED A winless end to the 2025 Munster Championship as Ryan Taylor's second-half goals saw them past Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds. Mark Rodgers' 1-8 inside 46 minutes put the Banner in a winning position before Taylor raced forward to net a brace in front of 32,133 fans. Regardless of their flat performance in this dead-rubber contest, the Treaty will host Cork in the Munster final on home turf on Saturday week. Brian Lohan made three late changes to his named team, including a first start of 2025 for Shane O'Donnell. The Hurler of the Year was fouled for five of Rodgers' pointed frees. Goalkeeper Eamon Foudy and U20 prospect Jack O'Neill also started, with Eibhear Quilligan, Seán Rynne, and Shane Meehan dropping out. John Kiely gave Declan Hannon his first appearance of the season, while Shane Dowling lined out for his first championship game since the 2019 All-Ireland semi-final against Kilkenny. There were also starts for Barry Murphy, Colin Coughlan, Darragh O'Donovan, Cathal O'Neill, Séamus Flanagan, and Peter Casey among eight changes. Nickie Quaid, Seán Finn, Kyle Hayes, Cian Lynch, and Aaron Gillane didn't tog out as they were handed rests. Clare began with a strong wind at their backs, but Limerick landed the first three points through Diarmaid Byrnes, Flanagan, and Gearóid Hegarty. Clare responded with a pair of four-point streaks as they enjoyed success off the Treaty puck-out. Tony Kelly slotted one from under the Mackey Stand while falling. Peter Duggan slotted his first of two sidelines. Cathal Malone also picked off a brace. They led 0-8 to 0-5 as Byrnes missed three early frees. But the Treaty came back to level for a third time with three in a row from Hegarty, Peter Casey, and a Byrnes free. Advertisement Clare outscored them 1-4 to 0-1 from there to the break, beginning with Rodgers' goal in the 26th minute. He capitalised after Foudy's long puck-out was knocked down by Duggan and into the Scariff man's path. As the rain lashed down, Rory Hayes thundered out of defence to point after a brilliant turnover. Clare took shelter 1-13 to 0-10 ahead at half-time. They built on that lead to move eight ahead with three points from Rodgers as O'Donnell was fouled for a fifth pointed free. Tom Morrissey clipped three in response, but Clare moved ahead by 10 with Taylor's opening goal. Malone secured the sliotar and Rodgers played the final pass for the midfielder to jink onto his left and fire to the roof of the net. Kelly's third point made it 2-19 to 0-14. However, Limerick fans sensed a comeback as they reeled off the next six points as substitutes Adam English and Barry Nash got off the mark and Cathal O'Neill tagged on three second-half points. Aidan O'Connor was also supplied by Byrnes with a goal chance but dropped the sliotar and whipped wide. Just as they began to get excited, Taylor put a pin in their hopes with his second goal after being fed by Diarmuid Ryan's first touch off the bench for a 3-19 to 0-20 lead. Limerick ended with four replacements registering as O'Connor and Donnacha Ó Dálaigh raised white flags. Scorers for Limerick: Tom Morrissey 0-7 (5f), Diarmaid Byrnes 0-4 (2f), Cathal O'Neill 0-3, Gearóid Hegarty 0-2, Séamus Flanagan 0-2, Peter Casey 0-2, Adam English 0-1, Barry Nash 0-1, Aidan O'Connor 0-1, Donnacha Ó Dálaigh 0-1. Scorers for Clare: Mark Rodgers 1-8 (0-7f), Ryan Taylor 2-1, Tony Kelly 0-3, Cathal Malone 0-2, Peter Duggan 0-2 (2s/l), David Reidy 0-2, Rory Hayes 0-1, Shane Meehan 0-1. LIMERICK 1. Shane Dowling (Na Piarsaigh) 4. Mike Casey (Na Piarsaigh) 3. Dan Morrissey (Ahane) 2. Barry Murphy (Doon) 5. Diarmaid Byrnes (Patrickswell) 6. Declan Hannon (Adare) 7. Colin Coughlan (Ballybrown) 8. Darragh O'Donovan (Doon) 9. William O'Donoghue (Na Piarsaigh, capt) 10. Gearóid Hegarty (St Patrick's) 11. Cathal O'Neill (Crecora-Manister) 12. Tom Morrissey (Ahane) 13. Séamus Flanagan (Feohanagh-Castlemahon) 14. Shane O'Brien (Kilmallock) 15. Peter Casey (Na Piarsaigh) Subs: 20. B Nash (South Liberties) for M Casey (32-34, temp) 17. Adam English (Doon) for O'Donovan (44) 20. Nash for Murphy (50-f-t, temp) 21. Aidan O'Connor (Ballybrown) for O'Brien (53) 25. David Reidy (Dromin-Athlacca) for Byrnes (59) 23. Donnacha Ó Dálaigh (Monaleen) for Flanagan (61) 24. Paddy O'Donovan (Effin) for P Casey (66) CLARE 16. Eamon Foudy (Inagh-Kilnamona) 4. Rory Hayes (Wolfe Tones na Sionna) 2. Adam Hogan (Feakle) 3. Darragh Lohan (Wolfe Tones na Sionna) 7. David McInerney (Tulla) 6. John Conlon (Clonlara) 5. Cian Galvin (Clarecastle) 13. Ryan Taylor (Clooney-Quin) 9. Cathal Malone (Sixmilebridge) 10. Tony Kelly (Ballyea, capt) 15. David Reidy (Éire Óg Ennis) 23. Jack O'Neill (Clooney-Quin) 26. Shane O'Donnell (Éire Óg Ennis) 14. Peter Duggan (Clooney-Quin) 11. Mark Rodgers (Scariff) Subs: 17. Daithí Lohan (Wolfe Tones na Sionna) for Darragh Lohan (14, inj) 24. Ian Galvin (Clonlara) for Reidy (60) 19. Diarmuid Ryan (Cratloe) for McInerney (65) 12. Shane Meehan (Banner) for O'Donnell (66) 21. Aron Shanagher (Wolfe Tones na Sionna) for Duggan (67) Referee: Thomas Walsh (Waterford)
Irish Examiner
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Clinical Clare sign off with victory over old rivals Limerick
Munster SHC round 5 Limerick 0-24 Clare 3-20 Clare avoided a winless end to the 2025 Munster Championship as Ryan Taylor's second-half goals saw them past Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds. Mark Rodgers' 1-8 inside 46 minutes put the Banner in a winning position before Taylor raced forward to net a brace in front of 32,133 fans. Regardless of their flat performance in this dead-rubber contest, the Treaty will host Cork in the Munster final on home turf on Saturday week. Brian Lohan made three late changes to his named team, including a first start of 2025 for Shane O'Donnell. The Hurler of the Year was fouled for five of Rodgers' pointed frees. Goalkeeper Eamon Foudy and U20 prospect Jack O'Neill also started, with Eibhear Quilligan, Seán Rynne, and Shane Meehan dropping out. John Kiely gave Declan Hannon his first appearance of the season, while Shane Dowling lined out for his first championship game since the 2019 All-Ireland semi-final against Kilkenny. There were also starts for Barry Murphy, Colin Coughlan, Darragh O'Donovan, Cathal O'Neill, Séamus Flanagan, and Peter Casey among eight changes. Nickie Quaid, Seán Finn, Kyle Hayes, Cian Lynch, and Aaron Gillane didn't tog out as they were handed rests. Clare began with a strong wind at their backs, but Limerick landed the first three points through Diarmaid Byrnes, Flanagan, and Gearóid Hegarty. Clare responded with a pair of four-point streaks as they enjoyed success off the Treaty puck-out. Tony Kelly slotted one from under the Mackey Stand while falling. Peter Duggan slotted his first of two sidelines. Cathal Malone also picked off a brace. They led 0-8 to 0-5 as Byrnes missed three early frees. But the Treaty came back to level for a third time with three in a row from Hegarty, Peter Casey, and a Byrnes free. Clare outscored them 1-4 to 0-1 from there to the break, beginning with Rodgers' goal in the 26th minute. He capitalised after Foudy's long puck-out was knocked down by Duggan and into the Scariff man's path. As the rain lashed down, Rory Hayes thundered out of defence to point after a brilliant turnover. Clare took shelter 1-13 to 0-10 ahead at half-time. They built on that lead to move eight ahead with three points from Rodgers as O'Donnell was fouled for a fifth pointed free. Tom Morrissey clipped three in response, but Clare moved ahead by 10 with Taylor's opening goal. Malone secured the sliotar and Rodgers played the final pass for the midfielder to jink onto his left and fire to the roof of the net. Kelly's third point made it 2-19 to 0-14. However, Limerick fans sensed a comeback as they reeled off the next six points as substitutes Adam English and Barry Nash got off the mark and Cathal O'Neill tagged on three second-half points. Aidan O'Connor was also supplied by Byrnes with a goal chance but dropped the sliotar and whipped wide. Just as they began to get excited, Taylor put a pin in their hopes with his second goal after being fed by Diarmuid Ryan's first touch off the bench for a 3-19 to 0-20 lead. Limerick ended with four replacements registering as O'Connor and Donnacha Ó Dálaigh raised white flags. Scorers for Limerick: T Morrissey (0-7, 5 frees); D Byrnes (0-4, 2 frees); C O'Neill (0-3); G Hegarty, S Flanagan, P Casey (0-2 each); A English, B Nash, A O'Connor, D Ó Dálaigh (0-1 each). Scorers for Clare: M Rodgers (1-8, 0-7 frees); R Taylor (2-1); T Kelly (0-3); C Malone, P Duggan (2 sideline cuts), D Reidy (0-2 each); Rory Hayes, S Meehan (0-1 each). LIMERICK: S Dowling; M Casey, D Morrissey, B Murphy; D Byrnes, D Hannon, C Coughlan; D O'Donovan, W O'Donoghue (capt); G Hegarty, C O'Neill, T Morrissey; S Flanagan, S O'Brien, P Casey. Subs: B Nash for M Casey (32-34, temp), A English for O'Donovan (44), B Nash for Murphy (50-f-t, temp), A O'Connor for O'Brien (53), D Reidy for Byrnes (59), D Ó Dálaigh for Flanagan (61), P O'Donovan for P Casey (66). CLARE: E Foudy; Rory Hayes, A Hogan, Darragh Lohan; D McInerney, J Conlon, C Galvin; R Taylor, C Malone; T Kelly (capt), D Reidy, J O'Neill; S O'Donnell, P Duggan, M Rodgers. Subs: Daithí Lohan for Darragh Lohan (14, inj), I Galvin for Reidy (60), D Ryan for McInerney (65), S Meehan for O'Donnell (66), A Shanagher for Duggan (67). Referee: T Walsh (Waterford).
Irish Examiner
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Rampant Rodgers helps Banner tyros blow past Dublin
All-Ireland MHC preliminary quarter-final: Clare 2-20 Dublin 0-13 Paul Rodgers' first-half haul saw Clare cruise to the All-Ireland minor quarter-finals at Dublin's expense. The Scariff full-forward, a brother of All-Star Mark, scored 11 of the Banner's opening 12 points at Semple Stadium. Liam Murphy and Ben Talty added goals for a 2-13 to 0-7 interval advantage. Their work was done by then. Rodgers finished on 0-13 (0-4 from play), and Clare held onto their clean sheet to win by that very margin. Dublin looked right in the fight when leading 0-4 to 0-3 after 10 minutes. Rory Flannery, Conaill O'Sullivan, and Corey Kelly all registered, but they wouldn't score again from play for the next half hour. Clare targeted their puck-out and made major gains with that possession. Rodgers was having a field day at the far end. He reeled off six of the Banner's first seven points, including four in row after the Dubs took their only lead. In the 18th minute, Clare put daylight between the sides with their opening goal. Midfielders Evan Cleary and Graham Ball combined to feed Murphy. The O'Callaghan's Mills poacher only had goal on his mind as he caught the sliotar and spun away to finish. Rodgers added the next three points for a 1-10 to 0-5 lead. Clare completed another 1-3 streak before half-time. The goal arrived on the half hour after two Rodgers frees and a Colm Daly score. From a short puck-out, Dara Kennedy delivered a ball which nicked off of Rodgers and fell perfectly into Talty's path. He raced away to find the top corner. 2-13 to 0-7 at half-time. Clare pressed on in the opening moments of the second half with Cleary, Colm Daly, and Murphy raising white flags. The Dubs were counting the cost of their inefficient shooting with 10 wides to Clare's three by that juncture. They went bald-headed for goals in the second half. Richie Hession and Daniel Ward fired wide. Flannery hit the side-netting. The free-taker was denied by three further goal-line blocks. Full-back Jack O'Halloran produced one while centre-back Kennedy could audition for a goalkeeper's jersey after his two saves. Flannery ended with 0-9 (0-7 frees) to his name, while Seán Culleton scored a brace. Clare carved out a pair of chances, but Ian O'Brien's sublime solo run ended with a point, and Talty was denied a second by Hugh Leahy's flying save. Scorers for Clare: P Rodgers (0-13, 8 frees, 1 65); L Murphy (1-1); B Talty (1-0); D Kennedy, C Daly, E Cleary, R Ralph, J O'Donnell, I O'Brien (0-1 each). Scorers for Dublin: R Flannery (0-9, 7 frees); S Culleton (0-2); C Kelly, C O'Sullivan (0-1 each). CLARE: L Talty (St Joseph's Doora-Barefield); N Doyle (Éire Óg Ennis), J O'Halloran (Sixmilebridge), Z Phelan (Sixmilebridge); E Crimmins (Newmarket-on-Fergus), D Kennedy (Ballyea), C Daly (St Joseph's Doora-Barefield); G Ball (St Joseph's Doora-Barefield, capt), E Cleary (Ballyea); J O'Donnell (Broadford), R Ralph (Clarecastle), I O'Brien (Cratloe); B Talty (St Joseph's Doora-Barefield), P Rodgers (Scariff), L Murphy (O'Callaghan's Mills). Subs: S Connellan (Kilmaley) for O'Brien (45), D Murrihy (Inagh-Kilnamona) for Cleary (45), J Barry (Inagh-Kilnamona) for Ralph (50), G Marshall (Parteen-Meelick) for O'Donnell (53), C Gunning (Broadford) for O'Halloran (58). DUBLIN: H Leahy (Kilmacud Crokes); J Graham (St Jude's), P O'Connell (St Vincent's), D Murphy (Kilmacud Crokes); D Nolan (Naomh Barróg), R Duffy (St Oliver Plunkett Eoghan Ruadh, j-capt), C Fitzgerald (St Jude's, j-capt); C Mac Canna (St Vincent's), L Hayes (Clontarf); D Ware (Lucan Sarsfields), R Flannery (Kilmacud Crokes), C Kelly (Trinity Gaels); R Hession (St Vincent's), S Culleton (Ballyboden St Enda's), C O'Sullivan (Kilmacud Crokes). Subs: D Fallon (Castleknock) for Graham (23-27, temp), F Reville (Clontarf) for Mac Canna (40), H Greene (Lucan Sarsfields) for Hayes (41), D Ward (Round Towers, Clondalkin) for O'Sullivan (46), S Gavigan (Crumlin) for Kelly (51), D Brady (St Vincent's) for Hession (54). Referee: C Doyle (Tipperary).
Straits Times
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Camogie final postponed due to planned players' protest over shorts ban
FILE PHOTO: The shadow of a player is cast over hurling sticks laid out on the ground for players to take before the Scariff v Tubber GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) Intermediate Hurling Championship final at Cusack Park in Ennis, Ireland, September 20, 2020. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo A planned protest by camogie players in Ireland over the right to wear shorts has led to the postponement of a provincial final, the Munster Camogie Council said on Friday. Less than 24 hours before the Munster final between Cork and Waterford was due to take place, the decision was made to defer the game after both sets of players had announced their intention to wear shorts, in defiance of the current rules. The protests began last weekend, with Dublin and Kilkenny players entering the pitch wearing shorts, and were then forced to change into skorts or the game would be abandoned. The rules of camogie, the women's equivalent of hurling, state that playing gear must include skirt, skort -- a pair of shorts with an overlapping panel resembling a skirt -- or divided skirt. The protests follow a Gaelic Players Association (GPA) survey where 83% of players want the choice of wearing shorts, and two motions to introduce shorts were defeated at last year's Camogie Association of Ireland Congress. The Munster final was set to see these protests go even further, after players said they would not be changing into skorts, and were prepared to forego their chance to play in the final, but that decision has now been taken out of their hands. "As the current camogie rules of play are still in place and the players have indicated they would not be prepared to play the game in skorts, the decision has been made to defer the game in the best interests of all players and officials involved," a statement said. Under the Association's rules, another challenge to the rule could not be put forward until 2027, but on Thursday they announced a special congress for May 22 to vote on the issue, but the players were still set to go ahead with their protest. The Munster Council said that details of a rescheduled fixture will be announced in due course, and is likely to be after May 24 when if the motion passes, the new rule giving the option to wear shorts or skorts would take effect. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
