The judge in the case has sentenced McKenna to 16 years imprisonment, with an additional seven years on license after his release. She stated that the psychological damage inflicted on the victims had been “immeasurable”, and that no sentence the court could impose would repair the damage caused. The judge also noted that the scale and duration of McKenna’s actions elevate this case to an unprecedented level, and that he poses a danger to the public and young men in particular.
. McKenna has been found guilty of 162 offenses against 23 male victims aged between 12 and 26, which included indecent assaults, voyeurism, and taking indecent images of children. This campaign of sex abuse spanned three decades, occurring in various locations, including the local Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club, where McKenna was a volunteer for many years.
