Ireland Two gardaí's corruption-linked cases adjourned to May at Longford Circuit Court
Two serving gardaí, Garda Brian Carroll, 42, and Sergeant James Muldowney, 47, face corruption-linked charges. Carroll is charged with disclosing confidential information in September 2021 and with attempting to pervert the course of justice by allegedly damaging his mobile phone before a search of his home in March 2022. Muldowney is charged with stealing cash at a property in Longford in September 2021 and with attempting to obstruct the course of justice during an incident in Roscommon Town in January 2024. At Longford Circuit Court on 3 February 2026, both cases were adjourned and both men were remanded on continuing bail to 19 May 2026.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court3 Feb
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Garda Brian Carroll, 42, faces charges linked to corruption offences.
- Sergeant James Muldowney, 47, faces charges linked to corruption offences.
- Charges
- Carroll is charged with disclosing confidential information obtained in the course of his duties in September 2021.
- Carroll 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.
- Muldowney is charged with stealing cash at a property in Longford in September 2021.
- Muldowney is charged with attempting to obstruct the course of justice during an incident in Roscommon Town in January 2024.
- Where
- Both men are attached to the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Garda Division.
- When
- The cases were before the court on 3 February 2026.
- In court
- Carroll's representative told the court he was not in a position to progress matters that day; the key facts call this a solicitor, while the article names Niall Flynn BL as his barrister.
- Both men were remanded on continuing bail and are due back before Longford Circuit Court on 19 May 2026.
8 statements extracted from the articles
- 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)
- 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)
- otherBoth men are attached to the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Garda Division. (rte.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 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