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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0989Rape · Co. Donegal

Man charged with 35 alleged rapes in Donegal

A man in his 50s from County Donegal was charged with 35 alleged rapes of a woman over a three-year period between 1983 and 1986. He appeared at Falcarragh District Court on 18 September 2025, where Garda Sergeant Jim Collins served a book of evidence. The DPP consented to a trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin on 29 September 2025. His bail was extended with an amendment removing the weekly sign-on requirement, and senior and junior counsel along with legal aid were granted.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Sep
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man in his 50s from County Donegal was charged with 35 alleged rapes of a woman.
When
The alleged incidents occurred over a three-year period between 1983 and 1986.
Where
The man appeared at Falcarragh District Court in County Donegal.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant Jim Collins served a book of evidence on the accused.
Charges
He faces 35 charges of alleged rape.
In court
  • The DPP consented to a trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin on 29 September 2025.
  • His bail was extended with an amendment removing the weekly sign-on requirement.
  • Judge Brendan O'Reilly granted senior and junior counsel and legal aid to the accused's solicitor, Mr Patsy Gallagher.
Other details
The man cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim.
19 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Co Donegal man appeared in court charged with allegedly raping a female 35 times. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incidents occurred over a three-year period between 1983 and 1986. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGarda Sergeant Jim Collins served a book of evidence on the accused. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGard Sergeant Jim Collins served a book of evidence on the accused. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with 35 alleged rapes over a three-year period between 1983 and 1986. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared to face the charges at Falcarragh District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented for the accused to go forward for trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin on 29 September. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe man's bail was extended with one amendment meaning he does not have to sign on weekly at a garda station. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Brendan O'Reilly granted both a senior and a junior counsel to the accused for his upcoming trial. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to the man's solicitor. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtHe faced a total of 35 charges at Falcarragh District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the accused going forward for trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin on 29 September. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe man's bail was extended from the district court with one amendment. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe accused does not have to sign on weekly at a garda station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Brendan O'Reilly granted both a senior and a junior counsel to the accused. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to the man's solicitor, Mr Patsy Gallagher. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe accused man is in his 50s and cannot be named to protect the identity of his victim. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe man is in his 50s. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe man cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Sep2025
    In courtirishmirror.ie, its first report
    Man appears in court charged with allegedly raping woman 35 times

    First court appearance; 35 charges laid; DPP consented to trial at Central Criminal Court on 29 September 2025; bail extended with amendment removing weekly sign-on; legal aid and senior and junior counsel granted.

    accused, 50s, male, irish (judged from name)victim, female
  2. 18 Sep2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man appears in court in Donegal charged with raping a woman 35 times

    First court appearance; DPP consented to trial at Central Criminal Court on 29 September 2025; bail extended with amendment removing weekly sign-on; senior and junior counsel and legal aid granted.

    suspect, 50s, male, irish (judged from name)victim, female