Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3059Disclosing confidential information, theft, obstruction of justice · Co. Longford · 9 Sep 2021

Two Gardaí face corruption charges at Longford Circuit Court

Garda Brian Carroll (42) and Sgt James Muldowney (47) appeared at Longford Circuit Court on 19 May 2026 facing corruption-related charges including disclosing confidential information, stealing cash, and attempting to obstruct the course of justice. The court was told a three-week trial would be required, and both were remanded on continuing bail to 7 July 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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18 statements extracted from the articles
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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 to another individual at Esquires Coffee, N4 Axis Centre, Longford (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeCarroll is charged with attempting to obstruct the course of justice contrary to Section 62(1) and (2) of the Garda Síochána Act (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)
  • 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)
  • otherBoth made no reply when charged (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 19 May2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    ‘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