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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13115Historic sexual offences (indecent assault, sexual assault) · Co. Donegal

87-year-old man remanded in custody over historic sexual offences in Donegal

An 87-year-old man charged with 53 historic sexual offences, including indecent assault and sexual assault, was remanded in custody at Letterkenny Circuit Court after his bail was revoked. The court heard he breached the Sex Offenders Act and failed to sign on at a Garda station for nearly six years.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn 87-year-old man is accused of dozens of historic sexual offences in County Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incidents relate to a series of incidents between 1988 and 1999. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said the man failed to sign on at a Garda station in Donegal for almost six years. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe accused has been charged with 53 historic sexual offences, including indecent assault and sexual assault. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe man had his bail revoked due to ongoing, flagrant breaches of the Sex Offenders Act, 2001 and a failure to adhere to bail terms. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe man was remanded in custody to Castlerea Prison, and the matter is due before Letterkenny Circuit Court again in October. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe defendant now lives in Northern Ireland and is alleged to have travelled abroad without notifying the authorities. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jul2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man (87) facing dozens of sex charges in Donegal remanded in custody

    Reports the remand in custody after bail revocation, the 53 charges covering alleged incidents from 1988 to 1999, and the breaches of bail and the Sex Offenders Act.

    accused, 87, male