Ireland Donegal man to stand trial on 46 sex-related charges
A man in his 30s from Donegal faces 46 sex-related charges, alleged to have happened at various locations between 11 December 2019 and 31 December 2022. The charges include rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a child, and the man cannot be named at present. He appeared by videolink at Letterkenny District Court, where no bail application was made and the Director of Public Prosecutions consented to him being sent forward for trial. As reported on 29 January 2026, he is to stand trial at the Central Criminal Court, although one report describes the trial as being in the Circuit Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court29 Jan
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 30s from Donegal is charged with 46 sex-related offences.
- Where
- The offences are alleged to have happened at various locations.
- When
- The offences are alleged to have happened between December 11, 2019 and December 31, 2022.
- Charges
- He is charged with 10 counts of rape under section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) Act, 1981, as amended.
- He also faces 10 further counts of rape under a further provision of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, 1990.
- He is also charged with 12 counts of sexual assault and 12 counts of sexual exploitation of a child.
- The listed counts add up to 44 of the 46 charges, and the other two are not described in the reports.
- In court
- He appeared by videolink at Letterkenny District Court, where no bail application was made and he was given the alibi warning.
- The Director of Public Prosecutions consented to him being sent forward for trial.
- One report says he will face trial at the Central Criminal Court, while another says the Circuit Court.
- Investigation
- A garda sergeant said a book of evidence was served on the accused's solicitor.
- Other details
- The accused's solicitor requested both senior and junior counsel for the trial.
- The man cannot be named at present.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA Donegal man faces a Circuit Court trial on 46 sex-related charges. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe offences are alleged to have happened at various locations. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe offences are alleged to have happened between December 11, 2019 and December 31, 2022. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationA garda sergeant said a book of evidence was served on the accused's solicitor. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with 10 counts of rape. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe also faces 10 counts of rape under a further provision of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, 1990. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe is also charged with 12 counts of sexual assault and 12 counts of sexual exploitation of a child. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe man appeared by videolink at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions consented to the man being sent forward for trial at the Central Criminal Court. (donegallive.ie)
- courtNo application for bail was made, and the accused was given the alibi warning. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe accused's solicitor requested both a senior and junior counsel for the trial. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe man cannot be named at present. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Jan2026Donegal man to stand trial on 46 sex-related charges
Reports a new case: a Donegal man in his 30s charged with 46 sex-related offences, sent forward to the Central Criminal Court for trial. No existing case matches.
accused, 30s, male