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Case No. 17940Assault causing harm; aggravated burglary; production of an article · Co. Kerry · 11 Mar 2024

Man charged with assault and aggravated burglary in Co Kerry

A woman in her 30s was hospitalised with multiple apparent stab wounds after an alleged dispute on 11 March 2024 that led to an aggravated burglary in Castleisland, Co Kerry. Edward O'Shea, a 41-year-old man of St John's Park, Castleisland, was charged with assault causing harm to a man and a woman, aggravated burglary and production of an article, and made no reply to the charges when he appeared before Killarney District Court. He was granted bail on conditions, including that he must not enter Castleisland and must have no contact with witnesses or injured parties. The case was adjourned to 10 April 2024 in Tralee District Court for directions from the DPP and a decision on jurisdiction.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested11 Mar
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A woman in her 30s was hospitalised with multiple apparent stab wounds, which are not believed to be life-threatening.
Where
The aggravated burglary took place in Castleisland, Co Kerry.
When
The burglary took place in the early hours of the morning, during an alleged dispute on 11 March 2024.
Cause
The alleged dispute involved people who were known to each other.
Other details
  • A man in his forties was arrested and is being detained at a Kerry garda station.
  • The woman is receiving treatment at University Hospital Kerry.
Investigation
A garda spokesperson said the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Charges
Edward O'Shea, 41, of St John's Park, Castleisland, was charged with assault causing harm to a man and a woman, aggravated burglary and production of an article.
In court
  • Edward O'Shea appeared before Killarney District Court and made no reply to the charges.
  • Gardaí had no objection to bail on set conditions, and bail was granted.
  • Bail conditions include living at an address in Thurles, Co Tipperary, signing on at Thurles Garda Station at weekends, not entering Castleisland, and having no contact with witnesses or injured parties.
  • The matter was adjourned for DPP directions and a jurisdiction decision to 10 April 2024 in Tralee District Court.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman in her 30s was hospitalised with multiple apparent stab wounds. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe aggravated burglary took place in Castleisland, Co Kerry. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe burglary took place during the early hours of the morning. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe alleged dispute took place on 11 March. (rte.ie)
  • investigationA garda spokesperson said an investigation into the incident is ongoing. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeEdward O'Shea was charged with assault causing harm to a man and a woman, aggravated burglary and production of an article. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Killarney District Court. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe accused made no reply to the charges. (rte.ie)
  • courtGardaí had no objection to bail on set conditions. (rte.ie)
  • courtBail was granted and the conditions were read out by Judge David Waters. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe accused must not enter Castleisland and must have no contact with witnesses and injured parties. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned for directions from the DPP and a decision on jurisdiction to 10 April in Tralee District Court. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe woman's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherA man in his forties was arrested by gardaí and is being detained at a Kerry garda station. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe woman is receiving treatment at University Hospital Kerry. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe accused and the injured parties were known to each other. (rte.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 12 Mar2024
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Man charged with assault to man and woman in Co Kerry

    Reports the accused's court appearance, the charges, bail conditions and an adjournment to 10 April in Tralee District Court.

    accused, Edward O'Shea, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)Edward O'Sheavictim, malevictim, female
  2. 11 Mar2024
    Arrestedthejournal.ie, follow-up
    Woman hospitalised with multiple stab wounds after aggravated burglary in Co Kerry

    Early report of the same incident. Adds that the woman in her 30s was hospitalised with apparent stab wounds, that her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, and that a man in his forties was arrested and detained. The existing case records the later charges.

    victim, 30s, femalesuspect, 40s, male