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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9983Sexual assault · Co. Donegal

Man (70s) to stand trial over sexual assault in County Donegal

A man in his 70s, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with sexual assault allegedly committed on a date between January 1 and January 31, 2021, at a location in County Donegal. The sources give no details of the alleged victim, and the man's nationality is not stated. Sergeant Jim Collins gave evidence of serving him with a book of evidence, and he then appeared before Letterkenny District Court, where the DPP consented to his being forwarded to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. He was represented by a solicitor and did not speak during the brief mention; Judge Emile Daly returned him for trial, gave the alibi warning and made a section 56 order relating to interviews. The latest development is that return for trial, reported on April 22 or 23, 2026, and no trial date or outcome is given.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man in his 70s has been charged with sexual assault in County Donegal.
Where
The alleged offence occurred at a location in County Donegal.
When
  • The alleged offence is said to have occurred on a date between January 1 and January 31, 2021.
  • The case was reported on April 22, 2026, in one version and published April 23, 2026, in another.
Investigation
Sergeant Jim Collins gave evidence of serving the man with a book of evidence.
Charges
He is charged with sexual assault under section 2(1) of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act 1990.
In court
  • The man appeared before Letterkenny District Court.
  • The DPP consented to the accused being forwarded to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court.
  • Judge Emile Daly returned the man for trial, gave the alibi warning and made a section 56 order relating to interviews.
Other details
The accused was present in court, was represented by a solicitor and did not speak during the brief mention of the case.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in his 70s has been charged with a sexual assault in Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence occurred at a location in County Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred on a date between January 1 and January 31, 2021. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationA sergeant gave evidence of serving the man with a book of evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with sexual assault under section 2(1) of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act 1990. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared before Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the accused being forwarded to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Emile Daly returned the man for trial, gave the alibi warning and made a section 56 order relating to interviews. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe accused was present in court but did not speak during the brief mention of the case. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe accused was represented by a solicitor. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Apr2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man (70s) to stand trial over sexual assault in County Donegal

    First report of this case. The man is charged with a sexual assault in County Donegal in January 2021, was returned for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court, and the DPP consented to the case being forwarded.

    accused, 70s, male