PATRICK GLEESON FROM BALLYFERMOT DUBLIN SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULTS ON STEPDAUGHTER

In a case that has shocked the community of Ballyfermot and the wider Dublin area, Patrick Gleeson, aged 53, was sentenced to six years in prison by the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for a series of disturbing sexual assaults involving his stepdaughter. The heinous acts took place over a span of four years, from February 1998 to January 2002, within the west Dublin suburb.

Gleeson, who resides on Blackditch Road in Ballyfermot, pleaded guilty to seven sample charges related to the sexual abuse of his now 15-year-old stepdaughter. The court heard that the assaults occurred repeatedly over the years, causing significant trauma to the young girl. The details of the case have been a source of distress for the local community, highlighting the importance of safeguarding vulnerable individuals and the devastating impact of such crimes.

During the proceedings, Gleeson admitted to the charges, which prompted the court to impose a six-year prison sentence. The case underscores the ongoing issues of child abuse and the necessity for vigilance and intervention in cases of familial misconduct. The community and the victim’s family await justice and hope for healing in the aftermath of this disturbing case.