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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12648Deception and money laundering · Co. Kilkenny

Kilkenny businessman faces 17 deception and money laundering charges at District Court

Niall Minogue of Woodsgift, Barna, Co Kilkenny, appeared at Kilkenny District Court on 19 September 2025 facing 14 charges of making a gain or loss by deception and three charges of money laundering related to his online agri-recruitment business. He was released on bail and the case was sent forward to Kilkenny Circuit Criminal Court in November.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenAll 17 charges relate to dates between July 2023 and November 2024. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationGarda Brendan Power presented the book of evidence to the defendant. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeHe faces 14 charges of making a gain or loss by deception and three charges of money laundering. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the charges being sent forward to Kilkenny Circuit Criminal Court in November. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtHe was released on bail with conditions to sign on at Thomastown Garda Station three times a week and reside at a designated address. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy gave the defendant the alibi warning before sending the matter forward. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherHe is contesting all the charges against him. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherSeven people have made allegations in the case. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherHe has already handed in his passport. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherGardaí raised concerns that the business is still advertising services and that further monies might be paid in. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Sep2025
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Money ‘disappeared’ - allegations against local businessman at Kilkenny District Court

    First report of the case. Details the 17 charges, the bail conditions, the DPP's consent to send the case to circuit court, and gardaí concerns about the business still operating.

    accused, Niall Minogue, male, named, irish (judged from name)Niall Minoguevictim