Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 12924Rape · Co. Donegal

Donegal man in his 30s charged with rape of a woman

A Donegal man in his 30s appeared at Letterkenny District Court on 14 August 2025 charged with the alleged rape of a woman in February 2023. The DPP consented to trial by indictment and the case was adjourned to 10 November 2025 for preparation of a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe is charged with the alleged rape of a female on a date in February 2023 at an unknown location in Co Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationDetective Garda Shaun Paul Barrett gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution of the accused. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is under Section 48 Offences against the Person Act 1861 and Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) Act 1981 as amended. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared before Judge Ciaran Liddy at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to trial by indictment. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtTime was to be allowed for preparation of a book of evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtSolicitor Alison Parke of PA Dorrian Solicitors requested legal aid and counsel for the accused. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Liddy adjourned the case until 10 November. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtGardaí had no objection to bail. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtBail conditions required the accused to reside at a named address and have no contact with the alleged injured party or any witness. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Aug2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Donegal man in his 30s appears in court charged with raping a woman

    First court appearance; DPP consented to trial by indictment; case adjourned to 10 November 2025; bail granted with conditions of residing at a named address and no contact with the alleged injured party or any witness.

    suspect, 30s, male, irish (judged from name)victim, female