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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10788Burglary · Co. Donegal

Members of burglary gang remanded in custody after Carrick-on-Shannon court appearance

James Lynch, 44, of Naas, and two juveniles who cannot be named were arrested by gardaí investigating an organised crime gang operating in the north west, which was believed to be behind criminal activity in Sligo, Donegal, Leitrim, Roscommon and Cavan. Lynch was charged with three counts of burglary, three counts of theft and one count of participating in and facilitating organised crime, and the two juveniles were charged with burglary, theft and participating in organised criminal activity. James Lynch and the two juveniles appeared before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court, where a senior garda told the court the defendants were active participants in the incidents. The latest development is that Lynch and the two juveniles were remanded in custody.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The gang was believed to have targeted properties in Donegal.
Where
The gang was believed to be behind criminal activity in Sligo, Donegal, Leitrim, Roscommon and Cavan.
Other details
  • James Lynch, 44, is of Our Lady's Place, Naas, and is described as one of three people from Kildare.
  • A senior garda told the court that the defendants were active participants in the incidents.
Investigation
Three people were arrested by gardaí investigating an organised crime gang operating in the north west.
Charges
  • Lynch was charged with three counts of burglary, three counts of theft and one count of participating in and facilitating organised crime.
  • One juvenile was charged with three counts of burglary, seven counts of theft and one count of participating in organised criminal activity.
  • The other juvenile was charged with two counts of burglary, three counts of theft and one count of participating in organised criminal activity.
In court
  • James Lynch and two juveniles appeared before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court, in a case reported on 26 February 2026.
  • Lynch and the two juveniles were remanded in custody.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe gang was believed to be behind criminal activity in Sligo, Donegal, Leitrim, Roscommon and Cavan. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe three were arrested by gardaí investigating an organised crime gang operating in the north west. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeLynch was charged with three counts of burglary, three counts of theft and one count of participating in and facilitating organised crime. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeOne juvenile was charged with three counts of burglary, seven counts of theft and one count of participating in organised criminal activity. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe other juvenile was charged with two counts of burglary, three counts of theft and one count of participating in organised criminal activity. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJames Lynch and two juveniles appeared before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherA senior garda told the court that the defendants were active participants in the incidents. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherLynch and the two juveniles were remanded in custody. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Feb2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Members of burglary gang who operated in Donegal remanded in custody

    Court appearance of three alleged gang members, with the charges against each defendant and their remand in custody.

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