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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9956Sexual assault · Co. Kildare · 27 Sep 2024

Man accused of sexual assault of girl at Kildare house

A man in his 50s is being prosecuted over an alleged sexual assault on a six-year-old girl at an address in County Kildare, which is claimed to have taken place on 27 September 2024. The girl was interviewed by specialised interviewers, and the defence has denied the allegation. At Naas District Court on 22 April 2026, bail terms were agreed between the state and the defendant, who was granted bail on his own bond of €3,000, given free legal aid, and made subject to reporting restrictions. The judge adjourned the matter to 26 May for preparation of a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man in his 50s is being prosecuted for alleged sexual assault of a six-year-old girl.
Where
The alleged offence is claimed to have taken place at an address in County Kildare.
When
The alleged offence is claimed to have taken place on 27 September 2024.
Investigation
The girl was interviewed by specialised interviewers.
In court
  • The case was heard at Naas District Court on 22 April 2026.
  • The defence solicitor said the allegation is denied.
  • Bail terms were agreed between the state and the defendant.
  • The defendant was granted bail on his own bond of €3,000 and must have no contact with the injured party or named witnesses.
  • The defendant was granted free legal aid and reporting restrictions were imposed.
  • The judge adjourned the matter to 26 May for preparation of a book of evidence.
Other details
The articles say the girl was aged six at the time, while the case record lists the victim as a woman, aged 6.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is being prosecuted for alleged sexual assault. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe defendant is alleged to have sexually assaulted a six-year-old girl. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged offence is claimed to have taken place at an address in County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence is claimed to have taken place on 27 September 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe girl was interviewed by specialised interviewers. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defence solicitor said the allegation is denied. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBail terms were agreed between the state and the defendant. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter to 26 May for preparation of a book of evidence. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant was granted bail on his own bond of €3,000. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant must have no contact with the injured party or named witnesses. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant was granted free legal aid and reporting restrictions were imposed. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe girl was aged six at the time of the alleged offence. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Apr2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man accused of sexual assault on young girl in Kildare house

    Court sitting at Naas District Court on 22 April 2026. Adds the accused's age range, the alleged date, the garda evidence of interviewing, the defence denial, bail terms, a book of evidence adjournment to 26 May and reporting restrictions. No existing case in the list matches this incident.

    accused, 50s, malevictim, 6, female