Ireland Case No. 1153Corruption, perverting the course of justice, theft, intimidation · Co. Longford
Trial required for two gardaí facing corruption charges in Longford
Two serving Irish members of An Garda Síochána attached to the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford division, Garda Brian Carroll, 42, of County Roscommon, and Sergeant James Muldowney, 47, of County Galway, face corruption-related charges including disclosing confidential information, perverting the course of justice, stealing cash, and intimidation. The alleged offences date from September 2021, March 2022, and January 2024 in Longford and Roscommon. Both were arrested by appointment at Granard Garda Station on 28 July 2025 and charged by the Garda Anti-Corruption Unit. They appeared at Longford District Court in August 2025, were sent forward for trial, and had their cases adjourned to May 2026. On 19 May 2026, Longford Circuit Court heard that a three-week trial would be required, and the case was listed for mention at the July sittings.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
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- In court11 Aug
9 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Two serving members of An Garda Síochána attached to the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford division face corruption-related charges.
- Garda Brian Carroll, 42, of Ballinaboy, Kilteevan, County Roscommon, is charged with disclosing confidential information obtained in the course of his duties on 9 September 2021 at Esquires Coffee, N4 Axis Centre, Longford.
- Carroll is charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice by allegedly damaging his mobile phone before a lawful search of his home on 16 March 2022.
- Sergeant James Muldowney, 47, of Greenville, Caltra, Ballinasloe, County Galway, is charged with stealing a quantity of cash at a property at Palace Drive, Ardnacassa, Longford, on 29 September 2021.
- Muldowney is charged with intimidating another person with the intention of obstructing the investigation or course of justice during an incident in Roscommon Town on 17 January 2024.
- When
- Both were arrested by appointment at Granard Garda Station on 28 July 2025 shortly after 10am and made no reply when cautioned.
- Investigation
- Detective Sergeant Paul Dowling of the Garda Anti-Corruption Unit gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution.
- In court
- On 11 August 2025, the DPP directed trial by indictment and Judge Michael Connellan remanded both on continuing bail to 14 October.
- On 19 May 2026, Longford Circuit Court heard that a three-week trial would be required and the case was listed for mention at the July sittings.
- Both were remanded on continuing bail to 7 July 2026 with attendance excused.
- Other details
- Both are serving members in the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Garda Division.
118 statements extracted from the articles
- whatCarroll faces a charge of disclosing confidential information obtained in the course of his duties in September 2021 (rte.ie)
- whatCarroll is charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice by allegedly damaging his mobile phone before a lawful search of his home in March 2022 (rte.ie)
- whatMuldowney faces a charge of stealing cash at a property in Longford in September 2021 (rte.ie)
- whatMuldowney faces a charge of attempting to obstruct the course of justice during an incident in Roscommon Town in January 2024 (rte.ie)
- whatTwo members of An Garda Síochána connected to the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford division face corruption-related charges (irishtimes.com)
- whatIt is alleged Carroll disclosed information obtained in the course of his duties knowing the disclosure was likely to have a harmful effect (irishtimes.com)
- whatIt is alleged Carroll damaged his mobile phone before the lawful search of his home on 16 March 2022 (irishtimes.com)
- whereCarroll has an address at Ballinaboy, Kilteevan, Co Roscommon (rte.ie)
- whereMuldowney has an address at Greenville, Caltra, Ballinasloe, Co Galway (rte.ie)
- whereSergeant James Muldowney is of Greenville, Caltra, Ballinasloe, county Galway. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whereGarda Brian Carroll is of Ballinaboy, Kilteevan, county Roscommon. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe matter was heard at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe two men were attached to the Longford-Mayo-Roscommon district. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe case was heard at Longford Circuit Court. (rte.ie)
- whereBrian Carroll has an address at Ballinaboy, Kilteevan, Co Roscommon (irishtimes.com)
- whereSgt James Muldowney has an address at Greenville, Caltra, Ballinasloe, Co Galway (irishtimes.com)
- whenCarroll was arrested by appointment at Granard Garda Station on 28 July (rte.ie)
- whenMuldowney was arrested on the same date by appointment at Granard Garda Station (rte.ie)
- investigationBoth are attached to the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Garda Division (rte.ie)
- investigationDetective Sergeant Paul Dowling from the Garda Anti-Corruption Unit gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution (rte.ie)
- investigationCarroll was arrested on 28 July shortly after 10am at Granard Garda Station. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationMuldowney was also arrested shortly after 10am on 28 July. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe book of evidence may be completed and ready within eight weeks. (longfordleader.ie, irishtimes.com, offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationDet Sgt Paul Dowling of the Garda Anti-Corruption Unit gave evidence of arresting and charging the defendants on 28 July. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGarda Carroll was arrested at Granard Garda station on 28 July shortly after 10am and made no reply when cautioned. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationSgt Muldowney was also arrested at Granard Garda station shortly after 10am on 28 July and made no reply when cautioned. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationDetective Sergeant Paul Dowling of the Garda Anti-Corruption Unit said Carroll was arrested on 28 July shortly after 10am at Granard Garda Station. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationMuldowney was also arrested shortly after 10am on 28 July and made no reply when cautioned. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationThe two were charged after GACU investigated allegations they were involved in perverting the course of justice and were released on station bail. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationThe two men have been served with books of evidence. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationBoth officers were arrested by appointment at Granard Garda station on 28 July 2025 (irishtimes.com)
- chargeCarroll is charged with disclosing confidential information on 9 September 2021 at Esquires Coffee, N4 Axis Centre, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeCarroll is charged with attempting to obstruct the course of justice contrary to Section 62(1) and (2) of the Garda Síochána Act. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie, irishtimes.com)
- chargeCarroll is charged with perverting the course of justice by allegedly damaging his mobile phone before a Garda search of his home on 16 March 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeMuldowney is charged with stealing a quantity of cash at a property at Ardnacassa on 29 September 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeMuldowney is charged with intimidating another person with the intention of obstructing the investigation or course of justice. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeGarda Carroll was charged with disclosing confidential information on 9 September 2021 at Esquires Coffee, N4 Axis Centre, Longford. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeGarda Carroll was charged with attempting to obstruct the course of justice contrary to Section 62(1) and (2) of the Garda Síochána Act. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeSgt Muldowney was charged with stealing a sum of cash at a property at Palace Drive, Ardnacassa, Longford, on 29 September 2021. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeGarda Carroll, 42, is charged with disclosing confidential information on 9 September 2021 at Esquires Coffee, N4 Axis Centre, Longford. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeCarroll is charged with perverting the course of justice by allegedly intentionally damaging his mobile phone prior to a Garda search of his home on 16 March 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeSgt Muldowney, 47, is charged with stealing a quantity of cash at a property at Ardnacassa on 29 September 2021. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeMuldowney is charged with using harm, threatening, menace, intimidate or put fear in another person with the intention of obstructing the investigation or course of justice. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeBrian Carroll and James Muldowney each face two charges. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeCarroll is accused of disclosing confidential information he obtained in the course of his duties on September 9, 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeCarroll is charged with attempting to obstruct the course of justice by allegedly damaging his mobile phone before a search of his home in March 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeMuldowney is accused of stealing a quantity of cash at a property in Ardnacassa, Longford, on September 29, 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeMuldowney is charged with allegedly attempting to obstruct the course of justice during an incident in Roscommon Town in January 2024. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeEach man faces two charges. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeCarroll is accused of disclosing confidential information he obtained in the course of his duties on 9 September 2021. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeCarroll is charged with attempting to obstruct the course of justice by allegedly damaging his mobile phone before a lawful search of his home in March 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeMuldowney is accused of stealing a quantity of cash at a property in Ardnacassa, Longford, on 29 September 2021. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeBrian Carroll, 42, faces a charge of disclosing confidential information obtained in the course of his duties in September 2021. (rte.ie)
- chargeCarroll is also charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice by damaging his mobile phone before a search of his home in March 2022. (rte.ie)
- chargeJames Muldowney, 47, faces a charge of stealing cash at a property in Longford in September 2021. (rte.ie)
- chargeMuldowney also faces a charge of attempting to obstruct the course of justice during an incident in Roscommon Town in January 2024. (rte.ie)
- chargeBrian Carroll is charged with disclosing confidential information obtained in the course of his duties in September 2021. (rte.ie)
- chargeBrian Carroll is charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice by allegedly damaging his mobile phone before a search of his home in March 2022. (rte.ie)
- chargeJames Muldowney is charged with stealing cash at a property in Longford in September 2021. (rte.ie)
- chargeJames Muldowney is charged with attempting to obstruct the course of justice during an incident in Roscommon town in January 2024. (rte.ie)
- chargeCarroll is charged with disclosing confidential information on 9 September 2021 to another individual at Esquires Coffee, N4 Axis Centre, Longford (irishtimes.com)
- chargeMuldowney is charged with stealing a sum of cash from a property at Palace Drive, Ardnacassa, Longford, on 29 September 2021 (irishtimes.com)
- chargeMuldowney is charged with attempting to obstruct the course of justice during an incident in Roscommon town on 17 January 2024 (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe two appeared before Judge Michael Connellan at Longford District Court (rte.ie)
- courtDPP directions paved the way for the men to be sent forward for trial in the Circuit Criminal Court (rte.ie)
- courtJudge Michael Connellan remanded the men on continuing bail (rte.ie)
- courtThey will appear back before Longford District Court in October (rte.ie)
- courtThe two suspects appeared before Longford District Court on Monday morning charged with corruption-related offences. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThey appeared before Judge Michael Connellan. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed trial by indictment in respect of both accused. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtJudge Connellan remanded Carroll on continuing bail to appear again at Longford District Court on 14 October. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Connellan directed Muldowney not to make contact directly or indirectly with the witnesses. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtMuldowney was remanded on continuing bail until 14 October at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe two accused appeared at Longford District Court on Monday before Judge Michael Connellan. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe DPP directed trial by indictment in respect of both men. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Connellan remanded Garda Carroll on continuing bail to appear at Longford District Court on 14 October. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Connellan directed Sgt Muldowney not to make contact, directly or indirectly, with the witnesses in the case. (irishtimes.com)
- courtSgt Muldowney was remanded on continuing bail until 14 October at Longford District Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtBoth suspects appeared before Judge Michael Connellan at Longford District Court on Monday 11 August 2025. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed trial by indictment in respect of both Carroll and Muldowney. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Connellan directed Muldowney not to make contact directly or indirectly with the witnesses in the case. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe two gardaí have been served with books of evidence and will go forward for trial. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed that both men be sent forward for trial to Longford Circuit Court on October 28. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtJudge Deirdre Gearty set bail for both men on the same terms and conditions as before. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtMuldowney's solicitor applied for legal aid because the matter is now going before the Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtBoth men are to be brought before Longford Circuit Court on October 28. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtDPP directions sent both men forward for trial to Longford Circuit Court on 28 October. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge set bail for both men on the same terms and conditions as before. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtMuldowney's solicitor applied to the court for legal aid. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtTwo gardaí facing corruption-linked charges had their cases adjourned until May. (rte.ie)
- courtCarroll's solicitor told the court he was not in a position to progress matters that day. (rte.ie)
- courtBoth men were remanded on continuing bail and are due back before Longford Circuit Court on 19 May. (rte.ie)
- courtThe case was listed for arraignment on the day of the hearing. (rte.ie)
- courtDefence counsel said the matter could not proceed because further disclosure was required. (rte.ie)
- courtDefence counsel said a trial would be needed regardless of disclosure. (rte.ie)
- courtThe prosecution said a trial would take about three weeks. (rte.ie)
- courtJudge Kenneth Connolly remanded both men on continuing bail, with the case due back in July. (rte.ie)
- courtThey appeared before Judge Jonathan Dunphy at Longford Circuit Court on Tuesday morning (irishtimes.com)
- courtDefence barrister Niall Flynn informed the court both co-accused would require a trial (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe matter is expected to take three weeks (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case was requested to be listed for mention only at the July sittings of Longford Circuit Court (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge ordered formal disclosure to be sought by the defence in writing within four weeks (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe State was ordered to respond within six weeks after receipt of the disclosure request (irishtimes.com)
- courtBoth were remanded on continuing bail to 7 July with attendance excused as the case is only listed for mention (irishtimes.com)
- otherWhen the charges were put to the men, they made no reply (rte.ie)
- otherBoth are serving members in the Longford-Mayo-Roscommon Garda Division. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- otherNeither defendant spoke or entered a plea during the short preliminary hearing. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe two men have served in An Garda Síochána for a significant number of years. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- otherNeither spoke during the brief preliminary hearing. (irishtimes.com)
- otherSgt Muldowney is from Greenville, Caltra, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. (irishtimes.com)
- otherGarda Brian Carroll is from Ballinaboy, Kilteevan, Co Roscommon. (irishtimes.com)
- otherBoth are serving members in the Mayo-Roscommon-Longford Garda division. (irishtimes.com)
- otherCarroll was cautioned and made no reply when the charges were put to him. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherCarroll lives in Ballinaboy, Kilteevan, County Roscommon. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherMuldowney lives in Greenville, Caltra, Ballinasloe, County Galway. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherBoth men are attached to the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Garda Division. (rte.ie)
- otherBoth gardaí are attached to the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Garda Division. (rte.ie)
- otherBoth made no reply when charged (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 19 May2026‘Trial will be required’ for two gardaí facing corruption-related charges, Longford court told
Court appearance where defence indicated a trial would be required; case listed for mention only at July sittings; both remanded on continuing bail to 7 July 2026 with attendance excused.
accused, Brian Carroll, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Carrollaccused, James Muldowney, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Muldowney - 19 May2026Trial required for gardaí in corruption case, court hears
First report of this case. It covers the arraignment listing at Longford Circuit Court on 19 May 2026, the charges against both gardaí, the defence and prosecution comments on trial, and bail. The article gives no single incident date; the alleged offences date from September 2021, March 2022, January 2024 and a Longford incident in September 2021.
accused, Brian Carroll, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Carrollaccused, James Muldowney, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Muldowney - 3 Feb2026Two gardaí facing corruption charges have cases adjourned
Reports a court appearance where two serving gardaí had their cases adjourned to 19 May 2026, and sets out the individual charges against each man.
accused, Brian Carroll, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Carrollaccused, James Muldowney, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Muldowney - 27 Oct2025Gardaí accused of 'corruption' offences sent forward for trial to Circuit Court in Midlands
Adds that the books of evidence were served, that DPP directions sent both men forward for trial at Longford Circuit Court on 28 October, that bail terms were unchanged, and that Muldowney's solicitor applied for legal aid. Also gives the Muldowney theft date and the January 2024 obstruction incident.
accused, Brian Carroll, 42, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Carrollaccused, James Muldowney, 47, named, irish (judged from name)James Muldowney - 24 Oct2025Gardaí accused of 'corruption' offences sent forward for Longford Circuit Court trial
Reports that the Longford District Court sent the two gardaí forward for trial at Longford Circuit Court on October 28, 2025, with bail continued on the same terms. Gives the charge details for each man and the dates of the alleged offences.
accused, Brian Carroll, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Carrollaccused, James Muldowney, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Muldowney - 12 Aug2025Two gardaí who served in Midlands charged with corruption offences
Provides full details of the individual charges, the DPP's direction for trial by indictment, defence statements, and the remand on continuing bail to 14 October 2025.
suspect, Brian Carroll, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Carrollsuspect, James Muldowney, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Muldowney - 11 Aug2025Two gardaí facing corruption-related charges appear in midlands court
First report of the court appearance. Both accused were arrested at Granard Garda station on 28 July 2025, charged by GACU, and sent forward for trial by indictment. Garda Carroll remanded on continuing bail to 14 October; Sgt Muldowney remanded on continuing bail to 14 October with a direction not to contact witnesses.
accused, Brian Carroll, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Carrollaccused, James Muldowney, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Muldowney - 11 Aug2025Two gardaí who served in Longford district charged with corruption offences
Reports the 11 August 2025 court appearance where both were remanded on continuing bail to 14 October 2025; DPP directed trial by indictment; book of evidence expected within eight weeks; Muldowney directed not to contact witnesses; neither entered a plea.
suspect, Brian Carroll, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Carrollsuspect, James Muldowney, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Muldowney - 11 Aug2025Two gardaí appear in court over corruption charges
Provides full details of the specific charges, the defendants' addresses, the presiding judge (Michael Connellan), the prosecuting detective (DS Paul Dowling), the DPP's directions for trial at Circuit Criminal Court, and the remand on continuing bail with a return date in October.
accused, Brian Carroll, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Carrollaccused, James Muldowney, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Muldowney