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Case No. 0299Rape, sexual assault · Co. Donegal

Donegal man forwarded for trial on 55 rape and assault charges

A man in his 70s has been charged with 55 counts of rape and sexual assault against three boys at a location in Co Donegal on various dates in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He appeared at Letterkenny District Court where Garda Gillian Page served a book of evidence on him, and he made no reply. He was released on his own bail with conditions including no contact with witnesses or alleged injured parties and providing a mobile phone number to gardaí. The man, who cannot be named at this stage, was forwarded for trial to the next sitting of the Central Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The man in his 70s is charged with 55 counts of rape and sexual assault against three boys.
Where
The offences allegedly occurred at a location in Co Donegal.
When
The offences allegedly occurred on various dates in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Charges
  • He faces numerous counts of sexual assault contrary to Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act of 1990, as amended by Section 37 of the Sex Offenders Act of 2001.
  • He faces a number of counts of rape contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act of 1990.
Investigation
Garda Gillian Page served a book of evidence on the man in court.
In court
  • The man appeared at Letterkenny District Court and was released on his own bail.
  • He was ordered to have no contact with witnesses or alleged injured parties and to provide gardaí with a mobile phone number.
  • The man was forwarded for trial to the next sitting of the Central Criminal Court.
Other details
  • The man cannot be named at this stage of proceedings.
  • The man made no reply when the book of evidence was served and did not speak during the court appearance.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man is in his 70s. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe offences occurred at a location in Co Donegal. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offences occurred on various dates in the late 1990s and early 2000s. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGarda Gillian Page served a book of evidence on the man in court. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe faces a total of 55 charges. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe is charged with numerous counts of sexual assault against three boys. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe sexual assault charges are contrary to Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act of 1990, as amended by Section 37 of the Sex Offenders Act of 2001. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe is charged with a number of counts of rape contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act of 1990. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe man appeared at Letterkenny District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe man was released on his own bail. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe was ordered to have no contact with witnesses or alleged injured parties. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe was ordered to provide gardaí with a mobile phone number. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe man was forwarded for trial to the next sitting of the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe man cannot be named at this stage of proceedings. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Sep2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man in court on 55 charges of alleged rape and sex assault of boys in Donegal

    Initial court appearance where 55 charges were read, bail conditions set, and the case forwarded for trial to the Central Criminal Court.

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