Ireland Woman in her 50s charged with failing to notify gardaí of address change
A woman in her 50s, a convicted sex offender, is charged under the Sexual Offenders Act with failing to notify gardaí of a change of her home address within three days, on dates in September 2024. Detective Garda Donna Ferguson gave evidence that she arrested the woman at 6.49pm on Monday, 5 May 2025, and the woman was taken to Letterkenny Garda Station, where she was later charged. She appeared at Letterkenny District Court that week, represented by a solicitor with legal aid granted, and bail conditions were agreed, including providing a phone number, being contactable 24-7 and notifying any change of address. The case was adjourned to a later date, with a temporary reporting restriction in place.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court6 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A woman in her 50s, described as a convicted sex offender, is charged with failing to notify gardaí of a change of her home address under the Sexual Offenders Act.
- Where
- The woman appeared at Letterkenny District Court in County Donegal.
- When
- The alleged failure to notify took place on dates in September 2024.
- She was arrested on Monday, 5 May 2025.
- Charges
- She is charged with failing to notify gardaí of a change in her home address within three days.
- Investigation
- Detective Garda Donna Ferguson gave evidence of arresting the woman at 6.49pm on 5 May 2025.
- Other details
- The woman was taken to Letterkenny Garda Station, where she was later charged.
- Her address is listed as outside the jurisdiction, and she made no reply after caution.
- She was represented by a solicitor, and legal aid was granted.
- In court
- Bail conditions were agreed in court, requiring her to provide gardaí with a phone number, be contactable 24-7 and notify any change of address.
- The judge made an order to reflect the bail conditions.
- A temporary reporting restriction was imposed.
- The case was adjourned to a later date.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA convicted sex offender was brought before a Donegal court after failing to notify gardaí of a change of her home address. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe woman appeared at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe woman was arrested on Monday. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationA detective garda gave evidence of arresting the woman at 6.49pm on 5 May 2025. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe woman was charged with failing to notify gardaí of a change in her home address within three days, on dates in September 2024. (donegallive.ie)
- courtBail conditions were agreed in court. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe woman must provide gardaí with a phone number and be contactable 24-7. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe woman must notify the authorities of any change of address. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe judge made an order to reflect the bail conditions. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to a later date. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe woman was taken to Letterkenny Garda Station, where she was later charged. (donegallive.ie)
- otherHer address is listed as outside the jurisdiction, and she made no reply after caution. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe woman was represented by a solicitor, and legal aid was granted. (donegallive.ie)
- otherA temporary reporting restriction was imposed. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 May2025Sex offender in court after failing to inform Donegal gardai of address change
First report of the Letterkenny District Court appearance. The article gives the arrest time (5 May 2025), the charge wording, bail conditions and a temporary reporting restriction. No existing case matches.
accused, 50s, female