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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5166Rape · Co. Dublin

Man accused of rape at Dublin student accommodation granted bail

A man in his 20s, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of raping a woman at student accommodation in Dublin, with the alleged offence occurring last year. The Director of Public Prosecutions directed that he be charged, and on Saturday he appeared at Dublin District Court, where the arresting garda said his reply to the charge was that he denied the allegation. Judge William Aylmer granted him bail pending the preparation of a book of evidence, with no objection to bail, and the DPP has directed that he face trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court. The latest development reported is that the judge ordered him to obey bail conditions and return to court in September.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court31 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man in his 20s is accused of raping a woman.
Where
The alleged offence took place at student accommodation in Dublin.
When
The alleged offence occurred last year, according to the report published on 31 August 2024.
Charges
The Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the man be charged with the offence.
In court
  • The man appeared at Dublin District Court on Saturday.
  • Judge William Aylmer granted the man bail pending the preparation of a book of evidence, and there was no objection to bail.
  • The DPP directed that the man face trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court.
  • The judge ordered the man to obey bail conditions and return to court in September.
Other details
  • The man did not address the court, but the arresting garda told the judge his reply to the charge was: "I deny the allegation."
  • Bail conditions include not contacting the alleged injured party or witnesses.
  • The judge noted that the accused did not live at the location named in the charge.
  • Reporting restrictions apply, ensuring anonymity for the accused and the complainant.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in his 20s is accused of raping a woman. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at student accommodation in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred last year. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe DPP directed that the man be charged with the offence. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe man appeared at Dublin District Court on Saturday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe man was granted bail pending the preparation of a book of evidence. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the man face trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge ordered the man to obey bail conditions and return to court in September. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe man's reply to the charge was that he denied the allegation. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThere was no objection to bail. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherBail conditions include not contacting the alleged injured party or witnesses. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Aug2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man accused of rape at Dublin student accommodation granted bail

    Reports the accused's bail at Dublin District Court, his denial of the charge, bail conditions, and the DPP's direction for trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court.

    accused, 20s, malevictim, female