Derry O'Rourke
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Derry O'Rourke is a former national and Olympics coach for Ireland who alternated coaching duties with George Gibney and has been implicated in the broader context of abuse allegations in Irish swimming.
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Derry O'Rourke succeeded Gibney as national coach and pleaded guilty to sexual abuse charges.
‘I feel sad for 13-year-old me and nine-year-old Ber, who were not believed’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-07-05
Ireland· 2025-07-05
Derry O'Rourke alternated with Gibney as Ireland's national and Olympics coach.
For over 30 years, George Gibney has lived as a free man, without having to face a trial – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-07-04
Ireland· 2025-07-04
