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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13535Rape · Co. Donegal

Donegal man before court on historic rape charge

A man in his 70s from Donegal was arrested by Detective Garda Eimear Hassett at 10.26am on 4 June 2025 and charged at 10.28am with raping a woman on an unknown date between May 1972 and September 1973. He appeared before Letterkenny District Court, where the DPP directed that the matter be prosecuted on indictment at the Central Criminal Court and consented to him being sent forward on a signed guilty plea should that arise. Gardaí did not object to bail, and he was granted bail with conditions including no contact with the alleged injured party. The case was reported on 5 June 2025 and most recently adjourned until September to allow for service of a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man in his 70s from Donegal has appeared in court charged with the historic rape of a woman.
Where
The man appeared before Letterkenny District Court.
When
The alleged offence is said to have occurred on an unknown date between May 1972 and September 1973.
Investigation
Detective Garda Eimear Hassett arrested the man at 10.26am on 4 June 2025.
Charges
  • The man is charged with raping the woman.
  • Detective Garda Eimear Hassett charged the man at 10.28am.
  • The man made no reply after being charged.
In court
  • The DPP directed that the matter be prosecuted on indictment at the Central Criminal Court.
  • The DPP consented to the man being sent forward on a signed guilty plea should that arise.
  • Gardaí did not object to bail, and the man was granted bail.
  • Bail conditions include no contact with the alleged injured party.
  • The case was adjourned until September to allow for service of a book of evidence.
Other details
The man cannot be named to protect the anonymity of the alleged injured party.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man has appeared in court charged with the historic rape of a woman. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe accused appeared before Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence is said to have occurred between May 1972 and September 1973 on an unknown date. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationDetective Garda Eimear Hassett arrested the man at 10.26am on 4 June 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with raping the woman. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeDetective Garda Hassett charged the man at 10.28am. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the matter be prosecuted on indictment at the Central Criminal Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the accused being sent forward on a signed guilty plea should that arise. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtGardaí did not object to bail. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe man was granted bail on conditions including no contact with the alleged injured party. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until September to allow for the service of a book of evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe man made no reply after being charged. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe man cannot be named to protect the anonymity of the alleged injured party. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Jun2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Donegal man in court on historic rape charge

    Reports the charge, the time of arrest and charge on 4 June 2025, the DPP's direction that the case go to the Central Criminal Court, bail conditions and adjournment to September.

    accused, 70s, malevictim, female