Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9396Money laundering · Co. Donegal · 28 Nov 2023

Donegal man sent forward for trial over alleged money laundering

Kyle Donnelly, a 21-year-old man, is charged with handling, acquiring or possessing property that is the proceeds of criminal conduct, relating to a sum of €18,978, allegedly at a Bank of Ireland branch in The Diamond, Carndonagh, Co Donegal, on 28 November 2023. The charge is made under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, and legal aid was granted with one solicitor and one legal counsel assigned. Donnelly made no reply when served with the book of evidence at Letterkenny District Court. As reported on 27 May 2026, the DPP consented to him being sent forward to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court to stand trial.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Kyle Donnelly, a 21-year-old man, is charged with handling, acquiring or possessing property that is the proceeds of criminal conduct.
Where
The alleged offence took place at a Bank of Ireland branch in The Diamond, Carndonagh, Co Donegal.
When
The alleged offence occurred on 28 November 2023.
Other details
  • The charge relates to a sum of €18,978.
  • Legal aid was granted, and one solicitor and one legal counsel were assigned.
  • The sending forward was reported by DonegalLive on 27 May 2026.
Charges
The charge is contrary to the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010.
In court
  • Donnelly was served with a book of evidence at Letterkenny District Court and made no reply.
  • Garda Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that the DPP consented to Donnelly being sent forward.
  • Donnelly was sent forward to stand trial at the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at a Bank of Ireland branch in The Diamond, Carndonagh. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred on 28 November 2023. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeDonnelly is charged with handling, acquiring or possessing property that is the proceeds of criminal conduct. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge relates to a sum of €18,978. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtKyle Donnelly has been sent forward to stand trial over almost €19,000 in alleged criminal cash. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtGardaí said the DPP consented to the accused being sent forward to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtDonnelly made no reply when served with the book of evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted to a solicitor and one legal counsel was assigned. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 May2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Donegal man to stand trial over alleged €19,000 criminal cash

    Reports that Donnelly was sent forward to the Circuit Court after being served with a book of evidence at Letterkenny District Court, with the DPP's consent.

    accused, Kyle Donnelly, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kyle Donnelly