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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3181Terrorist activity (attempt to damage by fire), possession of offensive weapons, possession of explosive substance · Co. Galway · 4 Nov 2025

Four men charged over Galway mosque terror plot to face Special Criminal Court

Four men were charged with attempting to engage in a terrorist activity to damage Maryam Mosque in Galway by fire between 4 and 5 November 2025, and were ordered by the High Court to stand trial before the Special Criminal Court. Two of the accused also face charges of possessing offensive weapons and explosive substances.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFour men are charged with attempting to engage in a terrorist activity to damage Maryam Mosque by fire. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe mosque targeted is Maryam Mosque at Old Cottages, Monivea Road, Galway. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe planned attack was between 4 and 5 November 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe weapons charge is under Section 9(5) of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 1990. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargePollock is charged with possessing an explosive substance (EMCG1) comprising a glass jar with a metal lid, cloth fuse, matches, tape, and liquids and powders containing petrol at An Tobar, Newfoundwell Road, Drogheda. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA State solicitor made an ex-parte application on behalf of the DPP to have the four accused tried before the Special Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe charges had been sent forward from the District Court the previous month. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Patrick McGrath, sitting with Judges Sarah Berkeley and Fiona Lydon, made the order and adjourned the matter to 11 May 2026. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe defendants were directed to be produced in person on 11 May. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe alleged offence was aggravated by hatred. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 1 May2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Four men charged over Galway mosque terror plot to face Special Criminal Court

    Judge Patrick McGrath, sitting with Judges Sarah Berkeley and Fiona Lydon, ordered the four accused to be tried before the Special Criminal Court and adjourned the matter to 11 May 2026, directing that the defendants be produced in person.

    accused, Darren Gorman, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren Gormanaccused, Charles Flynn, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Charles Flynnaccused, Garrett Pollock, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Garrett Pollockaccused, Karolis Peckauskas, 38, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Karolis Peckauskas