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Sunday World
02-05-2025
- Sunday World
Man appears in court charged with raping woman 35 times in Donegal in the 1980s
The accused cannot be named at this stage to protect the identity of the alleged victim. A man has appeared in court charged with raping a woman 35 times in Co Donegal. The accused, who is now aged in his 50s, appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with the litany of alleged sexual offences. He is charged that on dates in the 1980s, at various locations in Co Donegal, he raped the woman. The accused cannot be named at this stage to protect the identity of the alleged victim. The charges are all Contrary to Section 48 of the Offences Against the Person Act, 1861 and Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) Act, 1981. Garda Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions had consented for the accused to go forward for trial at the next sitting of the Circuit Criminal Court. Judge Eiteain Cunningham was told that Gardai had no objection to bail. Letterkenny District Court Today's News in 90 Seconds - Friday May 2 _duplicated However, a range of bail conditions were imposed on the accused man including that he stay at a named address, have no contact whatsoever with the alleged injured party and be of good behaviour. He was also ordered not to leave the jurisdiction before informing Detective Garda Eimear Hassett. The man's solicitor, Mr Patsy Gallagher, said he was seeking a number of medical certs on behalf of his client. The case was adjourned to June 16th for the service of a book of evidence.
Irish Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man appears in court charged with raping the same woman on 35 occasions
A man has appeared in court charged with raping a woman 35 times in Co Donegal. The accused, who is now aged in his 50s, appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with the litany of alleged sexual offences. He is charged that on dates in the 1980s, at various locations in Co Donegal, he raped the woman. The accused cannot be named at this stage to protect the identity of the alleged victim. The charges are all Contrary to Section 48 of the Offences Against the Person Act, 1861 and Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) Act, 1981. Garda Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had consented for the accused to go forward for trial at the next sitting of the Circuit Criminal Court. Judge Eiteain Cunningham was told that Gardaí had no objection to bail. However, a range of bail conditions were imposed on the accused man, including that he stay at a named address, have no contact whatsoever with the alleged injured party and be of good behaviour. He was also ordered not to leave the jurisdiction before informing Detective Garda Eimear Hassett. The man's solicitor, Mr Patsy Gallagher, said he was seeking a number of medical certs on behalf of his client. The case was adjourned to June 16 for the service of a book of evidence.
The Journal
01-05-2025
- The Journal
Man (50s) appears in court charged with raping woman 35 times in Co Donegal
A MAN HAS appeared in court charged with raping a woman 35 times in Co Donegal. The accused, who is now aged in his 50s, appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with the litany of alleged sexual offences. He is charged that on dates in the 1980s, at various locations in Donegal, he raped the woman. The accused cannot be named at this stage to protect the identity of the alleged victim. The charges are all Contrary to Section 48 of the Offences Against the Person Act, 1861 and Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) Act, 1981. Advertisement Garda Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had consented for the accused to go forward for trial at the next sitting of the Circuit Criminal Court. Judge Eiteain Cunningham was told that Gardaí had no objection to bail. However, a range of bail conditions were imposed on the accused man including that he stay at a named address, have no contact whatsoever with the alleged injured party and be of good behaviour. He was also ordered not to leave the jurisdiction before informing Detective Garda Eimear Hassett. The man's solicitor, Patsy Gallagher, said he was seeking a number of medical certs on behalf of his client. The case was adjourned to 16 June for the service of a book of evidence. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
