Leo Hickey

Leo Hickey

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Leo Hickey was a school principal at Dunderrow National School in Cork, where he was convicted of sexually abusing students, including Louise O'Keeffe, during the 1970s. His actions led to significant legal repercussions, culminating in the European Court of Human Rights ruling in favor of O'Keeffe, which established the State's obligation to protect children from abuse in schools.

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Ireland Ireland: Leo Hickey was described as a child sex predator who eventually went to jail for his crimes. 1

Holly Cairns Louise O Keeffe Pearse Doherty Ivana Bacik Micheal Martin Jeffrey Donaldson Eamonn Cooke Bill Kenneally
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: One woman’s recollection of abuse in Cork school cuts through the talk – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Leo Hickey, the former principal of Dunderrow National School, was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for sexually abusing young girls. 1

Sarah Louise O Keeffe Hildegarde Naughton Conor O Mahony
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Women call for redress over historical abuse in Co Cork school – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ms O’Keeffe suffered abuse from her then school principal Leo Hickey. 1

Louise O Keeffe Liam Herrick Conor O Mahony
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: State accused of ignoring its liability for redress – The Irish Times