Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9637Indecent assault · Co. Donegal

Lifford man remanded in custody after guilty plea to five indecent assaults

Manus Quinn, 64, of Ballyduff Terrace, Lifford, Co Donegal, faces five charges of indecent assault against a male person, with the incidents alleged to have occurred between 1978 and 1982. He was arraigned at Letterkenny Circuit Court before Judge John Aylmer, and reports published on 9 May 2026 say he pleaded guilty to all five charges. At his barrister's request, the judge ordered a probation report and a psychologist's report. Quinn was remanded in custody, and the case was adjourned for final sentence to the October session of the court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted9 May
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Manus Quinn pleaded guilty to five charges of indecent assault.
  • All five incidents are alleged to have been committed against a male person.
When
The incidents are alleged to have occurred between 1978 and 1982.
Where
Quinn was arraigned at Letterkenny Circuit Court.
In court
  • The case was heard before Judge John Aylmer, and the five charges were put to Quinn separately.
  • Quinn's barrister requested a probation report and a psychologist's report, and the judge agreed.
Sentence
Quinn was remanded in custody and the case was adjourned for final sentence to the October session of the court.
Other details
Quinn is 64 years old and has an address at Ballyduff Terrace, Lifford, Co Donegal.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatManus Quinn pleaded guilty to five charges of indecent assault. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatAll charges were committed against a male person. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereQuinn was arraigned at Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incidents are alleged to have occurred between 1978 and 1982. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard before Judge John Aylmer. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtQuinn's barrister requested a probation report and a psychologist's report, and the judge agreed. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceQuinn was remanded in custody and the case was adjourned for final sentence to the October session of the court. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe accused lives at an address in Ballyduff Terrace, Lifford. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 May2026
    Convicteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Lifford man remanded in custody after pleading guilty to five indecent assaults

    First report of the case. Quinn pleaded guilty to all five charges; Judge John Aylmer ordered a probation report and a psychologist's report, and sentencing is set for the October session.

    convicted, Manus Quinn, 64, male, named, irish (judged from name)Manus Quinn