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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8132Sexual assault · Co. Kilkenny · 8 Mar 2026

Man charged with sexual assault in Kilkenny pub

On 8 March 2026, a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in a pub in Kilkenny. A man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has been charged with sexual assault in connection with the incident. At Kilkenny Courthouse, Sergeant Morgan O'Connor told the court that evidence will be given that the man was on the pub's dance floor when he put his hand under a woman's skirt. Judge Geraldine Carthy accepted jurisdiction, directed full disclosure to the man's solicitor, and adjourned the matter to a court sitting in November.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • The alleged victim is a woman.
  • Evidence will be given that the man was on the pub's dance floor and put his hand under a woman's skirt.
Where
The alleged incident took place in a pub in Kilkenny.
When
The alleged offence occurred on 8 March 2026.
Charges
A man has been charged with sexual assault.
In court
  • Sergeant Morgan O'Connor told the court about the evidence to be given.
  • Judge Geraldine Carthy accepted jurisdiction in the case.
  • The judge directed full disclosure to be made to the man's solicitor.
  • The matter was adjourned to a court sitting in November.
Other details
  • The man cannot be identified for legal reasons.
  • Kilkenny People first reported the charge and court appearance on 4 September 2026.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatEvidence will be given that the man was on the dance floor and put his hand under a woman's skirt. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe alleged incident took place in a Kilkenny pub. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred on 8 March. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeA man has been charged with sexual assault. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtSergeant Morgan O'Connor told the court about the evidence to be given. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy accepted jurisdiction in the case. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe judge directed full disclosure to the man's solicitor. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to a court sitting in November. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe man cannot be identified for legal reasons. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Sep2026
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Kilkenny Court - Man charged with pub sexual assault

    First report of the charge and first court appearance. Gives the alleged location, the alleged conduct as described in evidence, the court's jurisdiction ruling and the adjournment to November.

    accused, malevictim, female