Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3272Breach of Sex Offenders Act · Co. Louth · 22 Apr 2026

Convicted rapist extradited from Scotland sent for trial over Sex Offenders Act breaches

A 52-year-old convicted rapist, extradited from Scotland in early April 2026, appeared at Dundalk District Court charged with three offences under the Sex Offenders Act 2001 for allegedly travelling to Scotland without notifying Gardaí. He was sent forward for trial to Dundalk Circuit Court in June and remanded in custody.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • chargeThe first charge alleges he failed to notify Gardaí of his location between 25 July 2025 and 27 October 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe second charge alleges he changed address without notifying Gardaí by travelling on the Stena Line Ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan on 17 July 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe third charge alleges he changed address without notifying Gardaí by travelling to Ayrshire in Scotland between 25 July 2025 and 27 October 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtA sex offender order was made in respect of him on 14 December 2022 at a named Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the accused be returned for trial to the present sitting of Dundalk Circuit Court in June. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Nicola Andrews gave the accused an alibi warning requiring notification to the prosecution within 14 days. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge sent the accused forward for trial in custody. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to solicitor Aonghus McCarthy and one senior counsel. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDefence barrister Ronan O'Carroll said the accused intends to bring a High Court bail application soon. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded in custody on the probation allegation to appear before Drogheda District Court on Tuesday, April 28. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe accused is a convicted rapist who was extradited from Scotland at the beginning of April 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe accused is a 52-year-old male who cannot be identified due to reporting restrictions. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Apr2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Convicted rapist extradited from Scotland appears at Dundalk District Court

    First report of the court appearance; details of three Sex Offenders Act charges, extradition from Scotland, separate probation order breach warrant, and remand in custody.

    accused, 52, male