Sean Francis McGranaghan, guilty of attempted sexual communication and inciting a child, sentenced to six-and-a-half years, highlighting continuing concerns regarding child safety in sports.
Tennis Ireland's CEO, Kevin Quinn, stated that there were no previous reports of McGranaghan's inappropriate conduct in Ireland, but acknowledged the situation as evolving.
Sligo Tennis Club confirmed there were no indications of inappropriate conduct during McGranaghan's coaching period, yet they are actively identifying children who attended his sessions.
McGranaghan was arrested in May 2023 after engaging online with who he thought was a child, revealing serious concerns regarding online child protection and sports environments.
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