Lithuanian Accused in Mosque Fire Plot | Cork News

A Lithuanian national, Karolis Peckauskas, 39, pleaded guilty to attempting terrorist activity by trying to torch a Galway mosque fueled by hate — an act that occurred between November 4-5, 2025. This isn’t his first brush with the law: three others — Darren Gorman, Garrett Pollock, and Charles Flynn — also pleaded guilty to the same charge earlier this year, with Flynn’s case still pending. All four are set for sentencing on October 5. Peckauskas faces additional charges for carrying weapons including hatchets and knives, plus possessing explosive materials like pipe caps and hydrogen peroxide — charges he’s challenging in court, arguing the burden of proof is unfairly placed on him. Those explosive charges are currently on hold pending his legal appeal. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e0d86a6afdaef8c3