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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

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Man in his seventies charged with sexually assaulting a woman in west Donegal

A man has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a woman on two occasions. The man, who is in his 70s, cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim. He is accused that on dates in 2010, he did ...

22 Nov 2023 at 11:29

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, ...

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 ...

22 Jan 2024 at 18:56

Donegal MD

Donegal gardaí investigate alleged sexual assault

Gardaí are investigating an alleged sexual assault of a female which occurred at Speers Lane, Letterkenny on August 20th, 2017. A garda spokesperson for the Garda Press Office confirmed that they were investigating an ...

20 Aug 2017 at 14:21

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 ...

27 Dec 2023 at 11:04

National News

Conor McGregor rape accuser rejects claim CCTV footage ‘contradicts’ her account

A woman who alleges she was raped by Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel has rejected claims that CCTV footage “contradicts” her account of what happened. Nikita Hand, who is also known ...

07 Nov 2024 at 13:55

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 ...

08 Apr 2024 at 12:44

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