Gallagher then took to the witness stand and said he wanted to apologise to his victims — and said he “truly regretted” his actions and was sorry for the hurt and pain he had caused his victims and their families..

Judge John Aylmer requested time to consider all matters and adjourned the case for final sentence to next week.

The perv fooled his five victims into thinking they were helping him repair washing machines and tumble dryers

The father-of-one, from Rathanlacky, Co Donegal pleaded guilty to seven charges.

He fooled his five victims into thinking they were helping him repair washing machines and tumble dryers, Letterkenny Circuit Court heard.

The victims ranged from their early teens to much older women. All of the offences took place in 2022 when Gallagher worked as a maintenance man at the retreat in Co Donegal.

Prosecutor Fiona Crawford BL and investigating garda Joanna Doherty outlined the details of the vile incidents.