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Ex-OPW worker avoids jail over sexualised messages sent to officer posing as young girl

Ex-OPW worker avoids jail over sexualised messages sent to officer posing as young girl

Wed, 06 May, 2026

A report from psychologist Dr Catherine Norton stated that Kevin Smyth (pictured) was at a low risk of reoffending if he continued specialist counselling.

Former OPW worker had online sex chat with undercover PSNI officer posing as 13-year-old girl

Former OPW worker had online sex chat with undercover PSNI officer posing as 13-year-old girl

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Former Office of Public Works (OPW) employee Kevin Smyth, 58, of Dublin Road, Castlepollard, will be sentenced in May

Man (57) admits using social media in child sexual exploitation attempt

Man (57) admits using social media in child sexual exploitation attempt

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

A Co Westmeath man has pleaded guilty to attempted child sexual exploitation offences using social media apps