Man jailed for abusing boy

A Dublin youth summer project leader who sexually molested an eight-year-old boy has been jailed for five years at the Central…

A Dublin youth summer project leader who sexually molested an eight-year-old boy has been jailed for five years at the Central Criminal Court. Kenneth Ryan (26) of Corduff Grove, Blanchardstown, pleaded guilty to committing the crime on September 7th, 1999, at his home.

Mr Justice Carney said the details were "quite disgusting".

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