Case No. 11535Sexual assault · Co. Donegal

Man to stand trial over 20 alleged sexual assault charges in Donegal

A man in his 40s has been charged with 20 counts of section 2 sexual assault on dates between 2011 and 2016. He appeared at Letterkenny District Court, and the case was sent for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • investigationA detective garda gave evidence of arresting the man on the Monday before the court sitting. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe man is charged with 20 charges of section 2 sexual assault on dates between 2011 and 2016. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared before Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtA garda sergeant said there was no objection to bail. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP had directed trial by indictment at Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe accused could be sent forward on a signed plea. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded for preparation of a book of evidence to 23 February 2026. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe accused was ordered to remain at his current address and to sign on at Letterkenny Garda Station weekly as bail conditions. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherWhen charged, the accused made no reply. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe accused's solicitor was granted legal aid in the case. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Jan2026
    Man faces trial over 20 alleged sexual assault offences in Donegal

    Adds that the 20 charges are section 2 sexual assault on dates between 2011 and 2016, that the DPP directed trial by indictment at Letterkenny Circuit Court, that the accused was remanded for a book of evidence to 23 February 2026, and that bail was granted with conditions to sign on weekly.

    accused, 40s, male