Ireland Gardaí appeal for information in Athy rape investigation
A woman was approached, dragged to the ground, and raped while walking the River Barrow Walkway in Athy, Co Kildare, at around 7.30pm on 13 October 2024. The male suspect, described as a man in his early to mid-30s, fled in the direction of Athy town centre after the incident. Gardaí in Kildare Town Station are investigating the offence. In late January 2025, Gardaí released an e-fit of the suspect and launched a public appeal for information, including on RTÉ's Crimecall.
- Reported28 Jan
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A woman was approached, dragged to the ground, and raped while walking the River Barrow Walkway in Athy.
- Where
- The attack took place along the River Barrow Walkway in Athy, Co Kildare.
- When
- The incident occurred at around 7.30pm on 13 October 2024.
- Investigation
- Gardaí in Kildare Town Station are investigating the rape and have released an e-fit of the suspect.
- Gardaí launched a public appeal for information, including on RTÉ's Crimecall in January 2025.
- Other details
- The suspect is described as a man in his early to mid-30s, 6ft 2 to 6ft 4 tall, very thin, with a North Kildare or Dublin accent.
- The suspect was wearing all black clothing and a peak cap, with dark brown fringe hair visible under the cap.
- The suspect fled in the direction of Athy town centre after the incident.
19 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí in Kildare Town Station are investigating an incident of rape in Athy. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe male suspect approached the woman and dragged her to the ground. (kildarenow.com)
- whatAfter the incident the suspect ran away in the direction of Athy town. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe female victim was approached by the suspect, dragged to the ground and raped. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe suspect fled in the direction of Athy town centre after the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe woman was walking the River Barrow Walkway when she was approached. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe offence is linked to Kildare. (extra.ie)
- whereThe attack took place along the River Barrow Walkway in Athy, Co Kildare. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident happened at about 7.30pm on 13 October. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe incident occurred on the evening of 13 October 2024 at around 7.30pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí released an evo-fit image and description of the suspect and appealed for public help. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Kildare Garda Station. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationGardaí have released an e-fit of a suspect. (extra.ie)
- investigationThe public is urged to contact Kildare Garda Station on 045527730 with any information. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe suspect is wanted in connection with a rape. (extra.ie)
- otherThe suspect is described as 6ft 2 to 6ft 4 tall, very thin, with a North Kildare or Dublin accent, and wearing all black clothing and a peak cap. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe suspect is described as between six foot two and six foot four tall, in his early to mid-30s, very thin, with a skinny oval-shaped long face, gaunt sunken-in cheeks, facial stubble, a big nose and distinctive eyes. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe suspect wore all black clothing, a peak cap, and had dark brown fringe hair visible under the cap. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe suspect had a North Kildare/Dublin accent. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Jan2025Crimecall: Gardai launch public appeal to identify suspect in alleged rape
Gardaí released an evo-fit of the suspect on Crimecall and launched a public appeal for information; no suspect has been identified or arrested yet.
victim, femalesuspect, 30s, male, irish (judged from name) - 29 Jan2025Gardaí release e-fit of suspect wanted for Kildare rape
The article body is missing (the text is template code), so the only available content is the headline: an e-fit of a suspect has been released for a Kildare rape. No incident date, victim, or suspect details are given.
suspect - 28 Jan2025Know this man? Kildare Gardaí investigating rape in Athy
First report of the case. The article gives the incident date as 13 October without a year, and includes an evo-fit image and a detailed suspect description.
victim, femalesuspect, early to mid-30s, male