Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3108Attempt to engage in terrorist-linked activity, possession of weapons, possession of explosive substance · Co. Galway

Four men remanded over alleged Galway mosque attack plot

Four men were remanded in custody at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin on 11 May 2026 after being charged with an attempt to engage in terrorist-linked activity over an alleged plot to attack a mosque in Co Galway. Two of the men, Garrett Pollock and Karolis Peckauskas, face additional charges relating to the possession of weapons and an explosive substance.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatFour men were remanded in custody over an alleged plot to attack a mosque in Co Galway. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereDarren Gorman, 34, is from O Moore Place, Portlaoise, Co Laois. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereCharles Flynn, 35, is from Castlerock Avenue, Castleconnell, Co Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereGarrett Pollock, 35, is from Kilhorne Green, Annalong, Co Down. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereKarolis Peckauskas, 38, is from Newfoundwell Road, Drogheda, Co Louth. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeAll four men were charged with an attempt to engage in terrorist-linked activity. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargePeckauskas and Pollock are also charged with offences relating to the possession of weapons and an explosive substance. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe four men appeared before the Special Criminal Court in Dublin on Monday with a view to setting a trial date. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtAll four were remanded in custody until 8 June 2026. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 May2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Men remanded in custody over alleged Galway mosque attack plot

    Reports the first court appearance of the four accused at the Special Criminal Court, their remand until 8 June 2026, and the court's reference to 'potential progress' regarding two of the men.

    accused, Darren Gorman, 34, 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