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07 Feb 2026
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The man appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court
A former Donegal school teacher has appeared in court to re-affirm a guilty plea to 132 historical sex offences.
The man, now in his 80s, was before Letterkenny Circuit Court.
There are a total of 19 victims in the case and the defendant cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons to protect the anonymity of the complainants.
The accused man is charged with offences of sexual assault and indecent assault related to incidents in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.
All of the incidents took place in County Donegal and some of the complainants were present in Letterkenny courthouse for the brief hearing.
When asked by the Court Registrar if he was reaffirming his guilty plea, the accused replied only to say: “Yes”.
The man previously affirmed a guilty plea in November.
Ms Fiona Crawford BL, barrister for the State, said that due to the amount of complainants in the matter a sentencing hearing would “take some time”.
The defendant is represented by Mr Eugene Grant SC, with Ms Maddie Grant BL, instructed by solicitor Mr Patsy Gallagher.
Mr Grant told Judge John Aylmer that there were no reports required in the matter.
He said that medical reports have been lodged and “may be enhanced” before sentencing.
The case was adjourned until the May sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. The man was remanded on continuing bail.
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