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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10178Rape · Co. Kildare

Man accused of raping wife faces 15 allegations at Naas District Court

A man, originally from Kildare and now living outside the county, is alleged to have raped his wife while people walked past, and to have assaulted her causing harm and assaulted a daughter who was a teenager at the time. The alleged offences took place between January 1, 2002 and August 2023, and 15 allegations are before the court. It is claimed he held a frying pan to his daughter's head and threatened to hit her with it if she did not stop crying. The case was heard at Naas District Court on April 2, 2026, where he faces three counts of raping his wife; solicitor Brian Larkin applied for free legal aid, which Judge Desmond Zaidan granted, and the case was adjourned to May 6.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A man is alleged to have raped his wife with people walking past.
  • It is alleged he also assaulted his wife causing harm and assaulted a daughter who was a teenager at the time.
Where
The case was heard at Naas District Court in County Kildare.
When
The alleged offences took place between January 1, 2002 and August 2023.
Weapon
It is claimed he held a frying pan to his daughter's head and threatened to hit her with it if she did not stop crying.
Charges
  • The man faces three counts of raping his wife.
  • There are a total of 15 allegations before the court, according to Detective Garda Karen Touhy.
Investigation
Detective Garda Karen Touhy gave evidence of the 15 allegations before the court.
In court
  • Solicitor Brian Larkin applied for free legal aid for the defendant.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan granted legal aid and adjourned the case to May 6.
Other details
The man is originally from Kildare and now lives outside the county.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is alleged to have raped his wife with people walking past. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatIt is alleged he also assaulted his wife causing harm and assaulted a teenage daughter. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe case was heard at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place between January 1, 2002 and August 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponIt is claimed he held a frying pan to his daughter's head and threatened to hit her with it if she did not stop crying. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe man faces three counts of raping his wife. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThere are a total of 15 allegations before the court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan granted legal aid and adjourned the case to May 6. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man is originally from Kildare and now lives outside the county. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherSolicitor Brian Larkin applied for free legal aid for the defendant. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant was previously stated to be unable to pay maintenance at an unrelated hearing. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Apr2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man 'raped his wife with people walking past,' Kildare court told

    First court report on the case: 15 allegations before Naas District Court, legal aid granted, case adjourned to May 6.

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