Former school teacher (83) who sexually abused 19 boys jailed for six and a half years

Patrick Sharkey (83) was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison for a total of 132 charges.

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What happenedFormer school teacher (83) who sexually abused 19 boys jailed for six and a half years.

What changedThe left frames it as "Former Donegal teacher who sexually abused 19 boys over 25-year period is jailed". The center frames it as "Former school teacher (83) who sexually abused 19 boys jailed for six and a half years".

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Still Watching. The left frames it as "Former Donegal teacher who sexually abused 19 boys over 25-year period is jailed". The center frames it as "Former school teacher (83) who sexually abused 19 boys jailed for six and a half years".

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Jun 18, 4:00 PM: Irish Independent joined the source map.

Jun 18, 4:20 PM: The Journal (Ireland) joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 45/99 and story health is developing · 2 sources · 2 buckets.

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The Journal (Ireland)2h ago

Former Donegal teacher who sexually abused 19 boys over 25-year period is jailed

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Patrick Sharkey (83) was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison for a total of 132 charges.

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Irish Independent36m ago

Former school teacher (83) who sexually abused 19 boys jailed for six and a half years

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