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Case No. 4439Sexual exploitation of a child (communicating and travelling to meet a child) · Co. Donegal · 15 Jul 2025

Man in 20s to stand trial over alleged travel to Letterkenny to meet child

A man in his 20s has been sent forward for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court over charges of communicating with a child for sexual exploitation and travelling to Letterkenny to meet a child under 17. He remains in custody.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in his 20s allegedly used Snapchat and WhatsApp to communicate with a child for sexual purposes and travelled to Co Donegal. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe man was arrested in the Letterkenny area in July. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenHe was charged by detectives in Donegal on Wednesday, July 16th. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationDetectives obtained copies of conversations between the man and what was described as a fictional child. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationFive condoms were found in the man's possession and other sexual paraphernalia was found in a property. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí seized other items and documents from the man's vehicle. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with communicating with another person to facilitate the sexual exploitation of a child under 17. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe is charged with travelling on July 15th, 2025, to Paddy Harte Road, Letterkenny, to meet a child under 17 for the purpose of sexual exploitation. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe appeared by video-link at Letterkenny District Court from Castlerea Prison. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtGardaí said the man is to be sent forward for trial on charges under Sections 7 and 8 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions consented to the man being sent forward to Letterkenny Circuit Court for trial in February 2026. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceJudge Emile Daly remanded the man in custody until his trial date. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe man cannot be named for legal reasons. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Dec2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man who travelled to Donegal to meet ‘fictional child’ to stand trial

    Reports the man's referral for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court in February 2026, his remand in custody, and the charges and seized items.

    accused, 20s, male