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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12406Corruption (attempted bribery of a footballer) · Co. Donegal · 17 Feb 2024

Man charged over attempted bribery of League of Ireland footballer

Ronan Madden, 36, appeared before Blanchardstown District Court charged with corruptly offering a professional footballer €40,000 to intentionally receive a red card in a match. He was remanded on bail to appear again on 2 December.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMadden is accused of trying to bribe the player to intentionally receive a red card during a match. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe incident allegedly took place at Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana, Co Donegal. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe incident allegedly took place on 17 February 2024. (rte.ie)
  • chargeA man has appeared in court charged in connection with an investigation into the attempted bribery of a professional football player. (rte.ie)
  • chargeMadden is charged with corruptly offering the footballer €40,000. (rte.ie)
  • chargeMadden is charged under section 5 of the Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Act 2018. (rte.ie)
  • courtMadden appeared before Blanchardstown District Court in Dublin. (rte.ie)
  • courtMadden was remanded on bail to appear before Blanchardstown District Court on 2 December. (rte.ie)
  • otherMadden is 36 years old. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Oct2025
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Man appears in court over attempted bribe of footballer

    Reports a court appearance for Ronan Madden on corruption charges, identifies the alleged incident location in Buncrana, Co Donegal, and gives the bail return date. No existing case matched.

    accused, Ronan Madden, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ronan Maddenvictim