Sunday 1 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 23285Terrorist activity (attempting to engage in a terrorist activity or terrorist-linked activity) · Co. Galway

Three men plead guilty to terrorist activity to damage Galway mosque

Three men who pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in a terrorist activity or terrorist-linked activity to damage a mosque in Galway appeared before the Special Criminal Court. The group, known as the Irish Defence Army (IDA), also planned further attacks and vowed that estate agents and those involved in setting up IPAS centres to house migrants would become targets.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThree men pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in a terrorist activity or terrorist-linked activity to damage a mosque in Galway. (gript.ie)
  • whatThe group planned to carry out further attacks. (gript.ie)
  • courtThe three men appeared before the Special Criminal Court. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe group is known as the Irish Defence Army (IDA). (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Oct2026
    In courtgript.ie, first report
    Galway mosque attack plan accused in court - Gript

    First report of the Special Criminal Court appearance; three men pleaded guilty to a terrorist activity charge relating to a mosque in Galway; the group is identified as the Irish Defence Army (IDA) and further planned attacks are described.

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