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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11417Rape and child cruelty · Co. Donegal

Serving garda charged with rape and child cruelty in Donegal

A serving member of An Garda Síochána has been charged with rape, child cruelty and assault in Co Donegal. He appeared before Letterkenny District Court, and the DPP has directed that the matter be sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA serving garda has been charged with rape and child cruelty in Co Donegal. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe rape offences are alleged to have occurred at an address in Co Donegal. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe rape offences are alleged to have occurred in 2021. (rte.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of two counts of raping a female. (rte.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with three counts of child cruelty between 2015 and 2024. (rte.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with assaulting a female, causing her harm, between April 2021 and April 2022. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared before Letterkenny District Court. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe DPP has directed that the matter be sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court. (rte.ie)
  • courtBail was granted on conditions including residing at an approved address and having no contact with alleged injured parties. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 3 March 2026 for the service of a book of evidence. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe man was suspended from duty during the investigation and remains suspended. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe accused cannot be identified for legal reasons. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Jan2026
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Serving garda charged with rape, child cruelty in Donegal

    Reports the charges against a serving garda, his suspension, bail conditions, the DPP direction to send the case for trial, and the adjournment to 3 March 2026.

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