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Jury fails to reach verdict in sexual assault case

A jury has failed to agree on a verdict in the case of a Donegal man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a house party in the county. A trial was held before Judge John Aylmer and a jury of eight men and three women at Letterkenny Circuit ...

10 May 2023 at 20:50

Soccer

Former Finn Harps star McCourt 'absolutely denies' sexual assault allegation

Derry City Football Club's technical director, Paddy McCourt, 'absolutely denies' an allegation of sexual assault being brought against him, his solicitor has said. The 38-year-old, known affectionately as the 'Derry Pele,' is due to appear in ...

05 Feb 2022 at 10:24

Local News

Survey wants to hear from sexual violence survivors in Donegal

Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) has launched a new national survey aimed at survivors of sexual violence and those who are supporting survivors throughout the country, including Donegal. Donegal Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre is a ...

24 Mar 2021 at 19:11

Crime & Court

Man (70s) in court for west Donegal sex assault

A man has pleaded guilty to a sexual assault in west Donegal. The man, who is in his 70s, tendered a guilty plea in respect of the charge when he appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court. The accused, who cannot be named for legal reasons ...

03 Nov 2024 at 07:57

Local News

Drop in attendances at Donegal sexual assault treatment unit

The number of attendances at Donegal’s sexual assault treatment unit has fallen by 26% in a year. The figures have been released as part of a campaign to encourage victims of sexual assault or domestic violence to come forward. An ...

20 Dec 2020 at 17:06

Crime & Court

Paddy McCourt cleared of sexual assault following appeal

Former footballer Patrick McCourt has been cleared of a charge of sexually assaulting a young woman after the prosecution offered no evidence in his appeal against conviction. Mr McCourt (40) of Wheatfield Court in Muff, Co. ...

05 Dec 2023 at 12:34

Crime & Court

Donegal man charged with sexual assault

A man has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Donegal. The man, who is aged in his 20s, appeared at Letterkenny District Court on Monday. A publication order was ordered in the case to protect the ...

22 Jan 2024 at 18:56

Crime & Court

Roads shut after alleged sexual assault on Christmas Eve

A series of roads in Gweedore were sealed off on Christmas Eve following an alleged sexual assault. The incident occurred at around 2am on December 24 in the area of Bunbeg. A woman was allegedly attacked on a public road....

27 Dec 2023 at 11:04

Crime & Court

Man charged with sexual assault in Donegal pub

A man has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a Donegal pub. The man, who is in his 50s, cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim. The accused appeared at Letterkenny District Court ...

08 Apr 2024 at 12:44

Local News

Man loses appeal against conviction for sexual assault on his godson and the latter’s cousin

A Belfast man has lost an appeal against his conviction and six-and-half year jail sentence for the sexual assault of his godson and that boy’s cousin. Some of the offences occurred at a caravan park in Donegal which ...

19 Apr 2021 at 17:55

Crime & Court

Donegal man faces trial on 16 rape charges

A Donegal man will go on trial charged with 16 counts of alleged rape. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Letterkenny District Court. Detective Garda Rosarie Monagle gave evidence of the ...

20 Oct 2022 at 14:41

Local News

'I am deeply saddened and ashamed that an innocent child had to endure such abuse'

Bishop Alan McGuckian has apologised to a child who suffered abuse at the hands of a former priest on behalf of the Diocese of Raphoe. Eamonn Crossan appeared at Donegal Circuit Court this week, where he faced 96 ...

14 Dec 2023 at 09:13

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