Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 10869Rape · Co. Clare

East Clare man sent forward for trial over rape and false imprisonment charges

A 20-year-old East Clare man has been charged with rape, false imprisonment, sexual assault and non-fatal strangulation of a woman at his home, with the alleged offences occurring between July 19 and 20, 2024. He was first brought before a vacation court sitting on December 30 and spent about a week and a half on remand in custody in January before securing bail. On February 22, 2026, at Ennis District Court, Judge Alec Gabbett sent him forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court on continuing bail, with the trial likely to be held in Limerick. The accused faces nine charges, including four counts of rape, and his solicitor is to confirm the trial date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A 20-year-old East Clare man was charged in connection with rape, false imprisonment, sexual assault and non-fatal strangulation of a woman in July 2024.
Where
The alleged offences took place at the accused's home.
When
The alleged offences took place on a date between July 19 and 20, 2024.
Charges
  • The accused faces nine charges, including four counts of rape.
  • He is charged with false imprisonment under Section 15 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997.
  • He is charged with two counts of non-fatal strangulation or suffocation under Section 3A of the same Act.
  • He is charged with sexual assault of the woman in the living room and bathroom of the home.
In court
  • He was first brought before a vacation court sitting on December 30 concerning the charges.
  • At Ennis District Court, Judge Alec Gabbett sent him forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court on continuing bail.
  • The judge said the trial is likely to be held in Limerick, and the accused's solicitor will confirm the date.
Other details
  • He spent about a week and a half on remand in custody in January before securing bail.
  • Bail conditions include signing on three days a week at his local Garda station, surrendering his passport, a €500 bond, and a €5,000 independent surety provided by his father.
  • The judge warned that if he relies on an alibi, his solicitor must inform the State in writing within 14 days.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 20-year-old East Clare man was charged in connection with rape, false imprisonment, sexual assault and non-fatal strangulation of a female in July 2024. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offences took place at the accused's home. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on a date between July 19th and 20th 2024. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe accused appeared in court on nine charges, including four counts of rape. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with false imprisonment under Section 15 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with two counts of non-fatal strangulation or non-fatal suffocation under Section 3A of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with sexual assault of the female in the living room and bathroom of the home. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtJudge Alec Gabbett sent the accused forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court on continuing bail. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the trial is likely to be held in Limerick, and the accused's solicitor will confirm the date. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe accused was first brought before a vacation court sitting on December 30 concerning the charges. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe accused spent a week and a half on remand in custody in January before securing bail. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe accused must sign on three days a week at his local Garda station. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherAs bail conditions, the accused surrendered his passport, provided a €500 bond, and his father provided a €5,000 independent surety. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe judge warned the accused that if he relied on an alibi, his solicitor must inform the State within 14 days in writing. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Feb2026
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    East Clare man (20) sent forward for trial in Central Criminal Court charged with rape & false imprisonment of woman at his home - Clare Echo

    First report of this case. Covers the court appearance at which the book of evidence was served and the accused was sent forward for trial. The incident date is given only as a range, July 19th/20th 2024, so it is left empty.

    accused, 20, malevictim, female