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Case No. 1752Rape (35 counts) · Co. Donegal

Man in his 50s charged with raping same woman 35 times in Donegal

A man in his 50s has been charged with raping the same woman on 35 occasions at various locations in Co Donegal on dates in the 1980s. The accused, who cannot be named to protect the victim's identity, appeared at Letterkenny District Court on 1 May 2025, where the DPP consented for him to go forward for trial at the next sitting of the Circuit Criminal Court. He was granted bail with conditions including no contact with the alleged injured party and not leaving the jurisdiction, and the case was adjourned to 16 June for service of a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged1 May
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man in his 50s is charged with raping the same woman on 35 occasions.
Where
The alleged offences occurred at various locations in Co Donegal.
When
The alleged offences occurred on dates in the 1980s.
Charges
The 35 charges are under Section 48 of the Offences Against the Person Act, 1861 and Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) Act, 1981.
In court
  • The man appeared at Letterkenny District Court on 1 May 2025, where the DPP consented for him to go forward for trial at the next sitting of the Circuit Criminal Court.
  • He was granted bail with conditions including staying at a named address, no contact with the alleged injured party, good behaviour, and not leaving the jurisdiction before informing Detective Garda Eimear Hassett.
  • The case was adjourned to 16 June for service of a book of evidence.
Other details
  • The accused cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim.
  • The man's solicitor, Mr Patsy Gallagher, said he was seeking medical certificates on behalf of his client.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offences occurred at various locations in Co Donegal. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences occurred on dates in the 1980s. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with raping a woman 35 times. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe charges are under Section 48 of the Offences Against the Person Act, 1861 and Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) Act, 1981. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with sexual offences. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented for the accused to go forward for trial at the next sitting of the Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtGardaí had no objection to bail. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtBail conditions included staying at a named address, no contact with the alleged injured party, and being of good behaviour. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe was ordered not to leave the jurisdiction before informing Detective Garda Eimear Hassett. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 16 June for service of a book of evidence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe accused cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe man's solicitor, Mr Patsy Gallagher, said he was seeking medical certs on behalf of his client. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 May2025
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man appears in court charged with raping the same woman on 35 occasions

    First court appearance; DPP consented for trial at next Circuit Criminal Court sitting; bail granted with conditions including no contact with victim and not leaving jurisdiction; adjourned to 16 June for service of book of evidence.

    victim, femaleaccused, 50s, male