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Lithuanian man admits engaging in terrorist plot to attack mosque

Summary

A Lithuanian national, Karolis Peckauskas, has pleaded guilty to engaging in a terrorist plot to attack a Galway mosque. The charge relates to an attempt to damage the Maryam Mosque by fire between November 4 and 5, 2025, with the offence being aggravated by hatred. Peckauskas, along with Darren Gorman and Garrett Pollock, pleaded guilty to the same charge. Charles Flynn remains charged with the same offence. Peckauskas also faces charges related to the possession of offensive weapons and an explosive substance. He has claimed that he cannot receive a fair trial on the explosives charge due to the wording of the Explosives Act. A stay has been imposed on his prosecution on this charge until a High Court judgment is returned. Peckauskas, Gorman, and Pollock will return for a sentencing hearing on October 5.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Lithuanian man admits engaging in terrorist plot to attack mosque. Charges or matters: the same offence. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• November 4 Incident
• June 8 Incident
• July 20 Incident
• October 5 Incident
• November 4, 2025 Incident
• 2026-06-29 Publication

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