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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9008Arson · Co. Kildare · 26 May 2026

Man accused of setting fire to Clane home appears in Naas court

A fire damaged the interior of a semi-detached home at 10 Ottomy Avenue, Clane, County Kildare, on 26 May 2026. Robert Kelly, a 46-year-old man, is alleged to have set the fire. On 18 June 2026 he appeared at Naas District Court, where Garda Darren Moulton said it will be alleged he set fire to his house and walked out. Judge Zaidan adjourned the case and requested medical and psychiatric reports, after defence solicitor Matt Byrne said there is a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Robert Kelly, 46, is alleged to have set fire to a dwelling, causing damage.
  • Gardaí say the interior of the property was extensively damaged, but the roof was intact.
Where
The fire was at 10 Ottomy Avenue, Clane, County Kildare, a semi-detached property.
When
The alleged fire happened on 26 May 2026.
Charges
Gardaí told the court it will be alleged the defendant set fire to his house and walked out.
In court
  • The case came before Naas District Court on 18 June 2026.
  • Judge Zaidan adjourned the case and requested medical and psychiatric reports.
Other details
The defence solicitor, Matt Byrne, said there is a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatRobert Kelly is alleged to have set fire to the dwelling, causing damage. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatGardaí say the interior of the semi-detached property was extensively damaged, but the roof was intact. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe fire was at 10 Ottomy Avenue, Clane. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged fire happened on 26 May 2026. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeGardaí told the court it will be alleged the defendant set fire to his house and walked out. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case came before Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan adjourned the case and requested a medical and psychiatric report. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defence solicitor said there is a diagnosis of schizophrenia. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jun2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man 'set fire to his home and walked out', Kildare court told

    First report of this incident in the existing cases. Adds the court appearance at Naas District Court, the adjournment for medical and psychiatric reports, the defence's reference to a schizophrenia diagnosis, and the detail that the interior was extensively damaged but the roof intact.

    accused, Robert Kelly, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Robert Kelly