Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3384Sexual offences (exposure, inciting a child to touch) · Co. Donegal

Man in late 20s charged with sex offences against child in Co Donegal

A man in his late 20s was charged at Letterkenny District Court with sex offences against a child under 15 in Co Donegal, including engaging in sexual activity in the child's presence and inciting the child to touch another person's body. The case was adjourned to 9 July 2026 with a publication order in place.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in his late 20s was charged with sex offences against a child in Co Donegal (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe man was arrested, charged and cautioned at a location in Inishowen (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe second alleged offence took place on a date in February 2025 in Co Donegal (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man is charged under Section 5 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 with engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child under 17 (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man is charged under Section 4 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 with inciting a child under 15 to touch another person's body (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared at Letterkenny District Court (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtGardaí had no objection to bail and certain conditions were agreed (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe State sought an adjournment until 9 July to tie in with other matters (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Liddy agreed to the adjournment and ordered a publication order (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to the accused (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe accused man did not speak during the hearing (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Apr2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man, 20s, charged with sex offences against child

    First court appearance; charges read out, case adjourned to 9 July 2026, publication order and legal aid granted.

    suspect, late 20s, malevictim, under 15