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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11454Sexual assault · Co. Donegal

Man in his 50s sent forward for trial over alleged sexual assaults at Donegal nursing facility

A man in his 50s is charged with two alleged sexual assaults of women at a nursing facility in Donegal between December 2022 and May 2023. He was sent forward for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court after appearing at Letterkenny District Court, and bail conditions were set.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe two alleged offences took place at the same nursing facility. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe first alleged sexual assault is said to have occurred between 1 and 31 December 2022. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe second alleged offence is said to have occurred between 1 December 2022 and 4 May 2023. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationA garda served a book of evidence on the accused at Letterkenny Courthouse. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe man is charged with the alleged sexual assault of two women at a nursing facility in Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe accused faces two alleged counts of sexual assault against two different people. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeBoth charges are brought under Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) Amendment Act 1990 as amended by Section 37 of the Sex Offenders Act. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared at Letterkenny District Court before Judge Emile Daly. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the accused being sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court starting 3 February. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe defence solicitor said gardaí had no objection to bail. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted and the case was adjourned until 3 February 2026. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceBail conditions were set, including surrendering his passport and giving a contact phone number to gardaí. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe judge gave the accused the alibi warning. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Jan2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man accused of two alleged sexual assaults at Donegal nursing facility

    First court appearance at Letterkenny District Court: the accused was sent forward for trial to Letterkenny Circuit Court, with legal aid granted and the case adjourned to 3 February 2026.

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