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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13167Historical sexual assault · Co. Donegal

Inishowen man sent forward for trial over alleged historical sexual assaults

A man in his late 40s was sent forward for trial to the Circuit Court on ten charges of historical sexual assault against four girls, alleged to have occurred between September 1995 and September 1998 in the Inishowen area. He was released on continuing bail, and the case is listed for Letterkenny Circuit Court on 28 October 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged abuse took place in the Inishowen area. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged abuse took place on unknown dates between September 1995 and September 1998. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe Book of Evidence was served on the accused on 15 July 2025 at Buncrana Courthouse. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe accused was sent forward for trial to the Circuit Court on ten charges of historical sexual assault. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe accused faces ten charges. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Carndonagh District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions consented to the accused being sent forward for trial. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe accused was returned for trial to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court, commencing on 28 October 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge gave the accused an alibi warning. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge made a usual Section 56 Order directing the prosecution to share Garda interviews with the defence. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe accused's solicitor applied for Legal Aid for two counsel, with no Garda objection. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe accused was released on continuing bail. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Jul2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Inishowen man accused of sexual abuse of four young girls appears in court

    Article reports the District Court sitting where the accused was sent forward for trial, the Book of Evidence service date, the Circuit Court listing and bail terms. The accused cannot be named.

    accused, late 40s, malevictim, femalevictim, femalevictim, femalevictim, female