Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3699Burglary with intent to commit rape · Co. Meath · 25 Feb 2026

Man, 27, remanded over burglary with intent to rape in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath

A 27-year-old man was remanded in custody at Navan District Court on 27 February 2026 after being charged with burgling a house in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath, with intent to commit rape. Judge Eirinn McKiernan refused his bail application and directed that he receive urgent medical and psychiatric treatment while in custody.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged25 Feb
  4. In court27 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA burglary occurred at a domestic residence in Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath (garda.ie)
  • whatA man in his late 20s was charged in connection with the burglary (garda.ie)
  • whatA 27-year-old man was charged with burgling a house with intent to commit rape (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe alleged incident took place at a property in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe burglary took place on Wednesday 25 February 2026 (garda.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationDetective Sergeant Shane Dervan of Ashbourne Garda Station presented the case (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged under section 21a of the Theft and Fraud Act (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe man was due to appear before Navan District Court on 27 February 2026 at 10:30am (garda.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared at Navan District Court on Friday morning, 27 February 2026 (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Eirinn McKiernan refused the bail application (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded in custody to appear at Trim District Court the following Tuesday (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe maximum penalty for the offence is a fine and 14 years in prison (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe accused made no reply to the charge (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe judge directed the accused to receive urgent medical and psychiatric treatment while in custody (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Feb2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man charged with burgling a house in Meath 'with intent to rape'

    First report of the charge and remand. The accused made no reply to the charge, bail was refused due to the serious nature of the offence, and he was remanded to appear at Trim District Court the following Tuesday. The judge also ordered urgent medical and psychiatric treatment.

    suspect, 27, male
  2. 25 Feb2026
    Chargedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Court Appearance – Burglary, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath, 25th February 2026

    Garda press release confirming the charge and court appearance date; adds no new details beyond the existing case record.

    suspect, late 20s, male