Man in court on Donegal social welfare fraud charges

A 36-year-old man has appeared in court in Roscommon facing 91 charges relating to social welfare fraud.
Martin McDonagh of 4 Railway Court, Newtownbutler in Co Fermanagh appeared before Harristown District Court on Friday morning.
The Irish Examiner reports that the offences – which amounted to tens of thousands of euro – were committed in post offices across the country including Letterkenny.
Mr McDonagh was remanded in custody to appear at Harristown again on Friday October 14th.