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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13946Theft, public order offence, interfering with a vehicle, assault causing harm, attempted robbery · Co. Kilkenny

Kilkenny man refused bail on theft, public order and assault charges

Wayne McGrory is charged with assault causing harm and attempted robbery over an incident on John Street on 23 January 2023, when he allegedly asked the injured man for his wallet. He is also charged with theft, a public order offence and interfering with a vehicle, relating to 8 April 2025. At Kilkenny District Court in April 2025, gardaí objected to bail on some charges and bail was refused. Judge Geraldine Carthy remanded him in custody for a week, which is the latest reported development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Wayne McGrory is charged with theft, a public order offence and interfering with a vehicle.
  • Wayne McGrory is also charged with assault causing harm and attempted robbery on a separate occasion.
  • Mr McGrory approached the injured man and asked for his wallet.
When
  • The theft, public order and interfering with a vehicle charges relate to 8 April 2025.
  • The assault charge relates to an incident on John Street on 23 January 2023.
Where
The injured man was walking down John Street when the incident happened.
Other details
  • The injured man refused and was punched in the eye.
  • The injured man had to seek medical attention.
  • Kilkenny People published its report of the bail hearing on 18 April 2025.
In court
  • Kilkenny District Court refused bail for Mr McGrory when he appeared on a number of charges.
  • Judge Geraldine Carthy remanded Mr McGrory in custody for a week.
Investigation
  • Gardaí objected to bail being granted on some charges.
  • There was no objection to bail on the assault charge.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported, as the case remains before the court.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMr McGrory approached the injured party and asked for his wallet. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereKilkenny District Court refused bail for a local man who appeared on a number of charges. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe assault charge relates to an incident on John Street on 23 January 2023. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe objected charges of theft, public order and interfering with a vehicle relate to 8 April 2025. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationGardaí objected to bail being granted on some charges. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeWayne McGrory is charged with theft, a public order offence and interfering with a vehicle. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeWayne McGrory is also charged with assault causing harm and attempting to rob, on a separate occasion. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy remanded Mr McGrory in custody for a week. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe injured party refused and was punched in the eye. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe injured party had to seek medical attention. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThere was no objection to bail on the assault charge. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Apr2025
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Kilkenny man refused bail on theft, public order charges

    Reports a bail hearing at Kilkenny District Court where bail was refused and the accused was remanded in custody for a week. Gives the charges, the dates they relate to, and the garda objections to bail. Does not match any existing case, as the dates and charges differ from the listed McGrory cases.

    accused, Wayne McGrory, male, named, irish (judged from name)Wayne McGroryvictim, male