Ireland Man accused of Kilkenny church burglary and other offences goes before circuit court
A man, David McDonagh, is accused of burglary at St John's Church on the Dublin Road in Kilkenny on February 22, 2024, and of criminal damage there the same day. He is also accused of theft from Dunnes Stores in Kilkenny on February 22 and of burglary at St Mary's Presbytery on James Street on February 23. He was served with a book of evidence at Kilkenny District Court, the DPP consented to him being sent forward on a signed plea to the current sittings of Kilkenny Circuit Court, and he was remanded on bail subject to conditions. A co-accused, also charged with burglary at St John's Church, had his matter adjourned to July 22 for DPP directions.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court26 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- David McDonagh, a man, is accused of burglary at St John's Church on the Dublin Road.
- Where
- The alleged burglary took place at St John's Church on the Dublin Road in Kilkenny City.
- When
- The alleged burglary at St John's Church took place on February 22, 2024.
- The court report is dated 26 April 2024 in the tracker and 29 April 2024 in the article byline.
- Charges
- He is also accused of criminal damage at St John's Church on the same date.
- He is also accused of burglary at St Mary's Presbytery on James Street in Kilkenny on February 23.
- He is also accused of theft from Dunnes Stores in Kilkenny on February 22.
- A co-accused was charged with burglary at St John's Church in Kilkenny City on February 22, 2024.
- In court
- He was served with a book of evidence at Kilkenny District Court.
- The DPP consented to him being sent forward to the current sittings of Kilkenny Circuit Court on a signed plea.
- He was remanded on bail subject to conditions.
- The co-accused's matter was adjourned to July 22 for DPP directions.
- Sentence
- No sentence has been reported.
- Other details
- This case is separate from a November 2023 burglary on John Street in case 14928, though it involves the same defendant.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe alleged burglary took place at St John’s Church on the Dublin Road. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenThe alleged burglary at St John’s Church took place on February 22, 2024. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeDavid McDonagh is accused of burglary at St John’s Church on the Dublin Road. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeThe defendant is also accused of criminal damage at St John’s Church on the same date. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeThe defendant is also accused of burglary at St Mary’s Presbytery on James Street in Kilkenny on February 23. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeThe defendant is also accused of theft from Dunnes Stores in Kilkenny on February 22. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeA co-accused was charged with burglary at St John’s Church in Kilkenny City on February 22, 2024. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe DPP consented to the defendant being sent forward to the current sittings of Kilkenny Circuit Court on a signed plea. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe defendant was served with a book of evidence at Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe defendant was remanded on bail subject to conditions. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe co-accused’s matter was adjourned to July 22 for DPP’s directions. (kilkennypeople.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 26 Apr2024Two men before court accused of burglary from Kilkenny church
Court progress for David McDonagh over February 2024 offences at St John’s Church, St Mary’s Presbytery and Dunnes Stores in Kilkenny, including the bail remand to Circuit Court and mention of a co-accused. This is a different incident from the November 2023 John Street burglary in case 14928, though it involves the same named defendant.
accused, David McDonagh, male, named, irish (judged from name)David McDonaghaccused