'DECEITFUL' LOUGH DERG PERV JAILED
Irish Daily Mirror
|June 05, 2025
Dad-of-one sentenced to 4yrs for series of religious retreat assaults
A WORKER at Lough Derg who duped unsuspecting women so he could sexually assault them has been jailed for four years.
Tomas Gallagher preyed on five female victims by asking them to help him repair washing machines and tumble dryers during a series of terrifying incidents at the retreat in Co Donegal.
But instead of helping the workman, the innocent women found themselves being sexually assaulted by the 42-year-old predator.
Details of the plans hatched by Gallagher were outlined before Letterkenny Circuit Court last week.
Gallagher had pleaded to seven charges in all, four for sexual assaults of adults, two for sexual assault on children and one charge of invitation to a child to sexually touch.
And yesterday, having considered reports on Gallagher as well as the statements from his victims, Judge John Aylmer jailed the father-of-one for five years with the last 12 months suspended.
He said the crimes, as outlined in the case, were “egregious acts of violence in a sacred place of pilgrimage”.
This story is from the June 05, 2025 edition of Irish Daily Mirror.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Irish Daily Mirror
Irish Daily Mirror
ROBO-CROP
Farm droids could soon be common sight in fields
3 mins
December 31, 2025
Irish Daily Mirror
CHILD KILLERS' CAR REVEALED
GARDAI RELEASE PICS OF KIA RIO THAT FIREBOMB THUGS DROVE ON THE NIGHT
2 mins
December 31, 2025
Irish Daily Mirror
BUY OR SAY BYE TO THE PREM
Lamps fears Sky Blues meltdown without January signings
2 mins
December 31, 2025
Irish Daily Mirror
A year is a long time in politics
Controversies, shambolic campaigns, Dail chaos, election and high profile visit
4 mins
December 31, 2025
Irish Daily Mirror
WORST YEAR FOR ROAD DEATHS IN A DECADE
Garda appeal to call out drivers who are on drink or drugs
3 mins
December 31, 2025
Irish Daily Mirror
YOU GOTTA TROLL WITH It
Littler ready to mix it with boo boys on New Years Day
2 mins
December 31, 2025
Irish Daily Mirror
Playing Roy who lived barely a mile from where I grew up was bizarre ...but nice
Eanna Hardwicke on huge film about Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy's 2002 World Cup fallout
4 mins
December 31, 2025
Irish Daily Mirror
A real Hoot
Our Mark joins the stars to see in 2026 early at dazzling studio
4 mins
December 31, 2025
Irish Daily Mirror
ROMAN FARCE
UK politician under fire over legal work for Abramovich amid €2.5bn Ukraine fight
2 mins
December 31, 2025
Irish Daily Mirror
RORY TAKES SPOTY GLORY
RORY MCILROY admitted 2025 has been the “year dreams are made of” after adding the Sports Personality of the Year title to his Green Jacket and Ryder Cup victory.
1 mins
December 19, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size

