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Case No. 13021Exposing (Section 45(1) Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act), public order offences · Co. Kilkenny · 5 Jun 2025

Darren Crosby charged with exposing himself to Junior Cert students in Castlecomer

Darren Crosby of Ballyragget pleaded guilty at Kilkenny District Court to exposing his genitals to students outside a secondary school in Castlecomer on 5 June 2025, and was convicted in his absence of eight public order offences. Judge John O'Leary adjourned all matters for sentencing.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatCrosby was on a bench and intoxicated when gardaí were called to the scene. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatCrosby became abusive and threatening when gardaí approached him. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatWitnesses reported Crosby was shouting abuse at students leaving the school with his trousers down around his ankles, exposing his genitalia. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place outside a secondary school in Castlecomer. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 5 June 2025. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeDarren Crosby was charged under Section 45(1) of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act with exposing his genitals intending to cause fear, distress or alarm to another person. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtCrosby pleaded guilty to the new charge of exposing. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtCrosby was convicted in his absence of eight public order offences. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Aug2025
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Man charged with exposing self to Kilkenny Junior Cert students

    Reports that Darren Crosby pleaded guilty to a new charge of exposing his genitals to Junior Cert students in Castlecomer and was convicted in his absence of eight public order offences; all matters adjourned for sentencing.

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