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Case No. 9014Sexual assault · Co. Kildare

Man in 70s faces 81 new sexual assault allegations at Naas court

A man in his 70s is facing 81 allegations of sexual assault against a female neighbour who was aged between 12 and 18 when the alleged incidents took place between February 1982 and September 1988, most of them at her house. The victim made a complaint as an adult, and the man was charged with 82 counts of sexual assault before appearing at Naas District Court. At a second hearing, 81 original allegations were withdrawn and 81 new charges were presented, and the man made no reply when charged. The latest development, reported on 18 June 2026, is that Judge Zaidan adjourned the matter.

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  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
  • A man in his 70s is facing 81 allegations of sexual assault.
  • The alleged victim is a woman who was a female neighbour of the accused.
  • The garda said the alleged assaults involved touching of the breasts and the vaginal area.
Where
Most of the alleged offences took place at the victim's house.
When
The alleged incidents took place between February 1982 and September 1988, when the victim was aged between 12 and 18.
Investigation
The alleged victim made a complaint as an adult.
Charges
  • The man was charged with 82 counts of sexual assault before the second hearing.
  • The man made no reply when charged, and Detective Christine Brady gave him a copy of each charge sheet.
In court
  • The man appeared before Naas District Court, where 81 original allegations were withdrawn and 81 new charges were presented.
  • Judge Zaidan adjourned the matter, as reported on 18 June 2026.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man now in his 70s is facing 81 new allegations of sexual assault. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe alleged victim was a female neighbour of the accused. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe garda said the assaults involved touching of breasts and the vaginal area. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereMost of the offences took place at the victim's house. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged incidents took place between February 1982 and September 1988, when the victim was aged between 12 and 18. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe girl made a complaint as an adult. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe man made no reply when charged, and a copy of each charge sheet was given to him. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man appeared before Naas District Court, having previously been charged with 82 counts of sexual assault. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtSome 81 original allegations were withdrawn at the second hearing and 81 new charges were presented. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned by Judge Zaidan. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jun2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man (70s) faces 81 new allegations of sexual assault at Kildare court

    Reports a court appearance at Naas District Court where 81 original allegations were withdrawn and 81 new charges presented. Adds the alleged timeframe (1982 to 1988), the victim's age range, the relationship to the victim's family, and the garda evidence description. The adjournment is noted.

    accused, 70s, malevictim, 12 to 18 at the time of the alleged offences, female