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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3511Terrorist activity (attempted arson of mosque), possession of weapons and explosive substances linked to terrorism · Co. Galway · 4 Nov 2025

Four men remanded over alleged far-right mosque attack plot in Galway

Four men allegedly involved in a far-right group called the Irish Defence Army (IDA) were remanded in custody at Portlaoise District Court on 19 March 2026 after being charged with attempting to damage by fire the Maryam Mosque in Galway on 4–5 November 2025, and with possessing weapons and explosive substances linked to terrorism.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged19 Mar
    2 reports
  4. In court19 Mar
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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45 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo men in their 30s were charged in connection with a suspected terror plot targeting a mosque in Co Galway. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatTwo other men already before the courts will be further charged in connection with the investigation. (irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
  • whatGardaí believe they foiled a complex plot to target a mosque in Galway in November 2025. (irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
  • whatTwo men have been charged in connection with a suspected terror plot targeting a mosque in Co Galway. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whatFour threaded pipe ends and bottles of hydrogen peroxide were recovered inside the vehicle. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA manifesto document outlining the group's intent was found in the boot of a vehicle. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe group stated they intended to further target other mosques and IPAS centres. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe terror charge carries a term of up to 10 years. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThree pipe end caps, bottles of hydrogen peroxide, plumbers putty, two axes, a knuckle duster and a hunting knife were found in Pollock's car. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatPeckauskas was charged with possessing a hunting knife, two hatchets and a knuckle duster in a silver BMW. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe group described their philosophy as 'an eye for an eye'. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe group vowed to rid Ireland of migrants. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatGardaí had information that people with similar right-wing beliefs attempted to identify the home address of an investigating officer. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatPollock made admissions in relation to the items found in the vehicle. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatGorman was arrested originally in November 2025 and had no further dealings with gardaí until the court date. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe two men were arrested in the Laois and Portlaoise areas. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe men were arrested in the Laois and Portlaoise areas according to the article body. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whereThe press release states the two men were arrested in Limerick and Portlaoise, Co. Laois. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whereThe video was allegedly filmed at O'Moore Place, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. (irishmirror.ie)
  • wherePollock was found in a Citroen Dispatch van at An Tobar, Newfoundwell Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe major investigation began in November 2025. (irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
  • whenThe alleged attack on the mosque took place on 4 and 5 November 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe video was recorded on 4 November 2025 at approximately 9pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe traffic stop occurred at approximately 11pm on 4 November 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe men were arrested at approximately 1am on 5 November 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe four men were arrested on Thursday 19 March 2026. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe investigation is led by the Garda Special Detective Unit and involves cooperation with the PSNI in a cross-border terror investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation is described as a cross-border terrorism-related investigation. (irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation is led by the Garda Special Detective Unit and involves cooperation with the PSNI. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • courtThe men are due to appear before Portlaoise District Court on 19 March 2026 at 10.30am. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe two newly charged men are due to appear before Portlaoise District Court on 19 March 2026 at 10.30am. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • courtAll four accused were remanded into custody to appear on 23 March 2026 by video link. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed a trial on indictment and a venue is awaited. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Cody stated he was satisfied the threats were real and intended. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe men appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtBail applications for Flynn, Gorman and Pollock were refused. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtPeckauskas did not apply for bail. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe men were remanded in custody to appear before the court again the following Monday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe court ordered that Garda witnesses could not be named by the media. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe group styled itself the Irish Defence Army (IDA). (irishtimes.com)
  • otherTwo of the men already faced several charges dating back to last year. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe other two men were appearing in court for the first time over their alleged IDA activity. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA video showed four men in balaclavas with the Tricolour draped between them reading out a statement. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA traffic stop took place in the same area two hours after the video was recorded. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherItems allegedly part of explosive or incendiary devices were discovered in the vehicle. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Mar2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Far-right group planned to attack Muslims and Ipas workers in ‘eye for an eye’ campaign

    First court appearance of all four accused; bail refused for Flynn, Gorman and Pollock; video evidence of the group in balaclavas played in court; charges include attempted damage by fire of the mosque, possession of a hunting knife, knuckle duster, two hatchets, and an explosive substance containing petrol.

    accused, Charles Flynn, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Charles Flynnaccused, Darren Gorman, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren Gormanaccused, Garrett Pollock, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Garrett Pollockaccused, Karolis Peckauskas, 38, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Karolis Peckauskas
  2. 19 Mar2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Four in court over alleged 'violent right-wing extremist' mosque plot

    First report of the case: four accused appeared at Portlaoise District Court, bail was refused for three (Peckauskas did not apply), all four remanded, DPP directed trial on indictment, next appearance 23 March 2026 by video link.

    suspect, Garrett Pollock, 35, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Garrett Pollocksuspect, Karolis Peckauskas, 38, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Karolis Peckauskassuspect, Charles Flynn, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Charles Flynnsuspect, Darren Gorman, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren Gorman
  3. 19 Mar2026
    Chargedgalwaybeo.ie, first report
    Two men charged over 'terror' plot targeting Galway mosque

    Reports the charging of two additional men and the further charging of two men already before the courts in the cross-border terror investigation targeting a Galway mosque.

    suspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, malesuspect, malesuspect, male
  4. 19 Mar2026
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Two men charged over 'terror' plot to target Galway mosque

    First report of charges against two new suspects and further charges for two existing defendants in the cross-border terror investigation targeting a Galway mosque.

    suspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, malesuspect, malesuspect, male