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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11025Sexual assault · Co. Kildare

Man in his 70s appears in Kildare court over 82 sex assault allegations

It is alleged that a man in his 70s sexually assaulted a woman aged between 12 and 18 between February 1982 and September 1988, mostly in the injured party's home, by touching her breasts inside clothing and underwear. The case was first reported on 11 February 2026, when Detective Garda Christine Brady told Naas District Court that the injured party lived near the defendant and that the charges are sample counts. The defendant faces 82 allegations of sexual assault; he remained silent when they were read to him, and Judge Desmond Zaidan granted him bail with no objection, on condition of no contact with the injured party or State witnesses. The case is adjourned to March 3 for preparation of a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Feb
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A man in his 70s faces 82 allegations of sexual assault.
  • The alleged victim is a woman who was aged between 12 and 18 at the time of the alleged incidents.
  • It is alleged that the injured party was touched on her breasts inside clothing and underwear.
Where
  • It is alleged that most of the incidents took place in the home of the injured party.
  • The case was heard at Naas District Court in County Kildare.
When
  • It is alleged that the incidents took place between February 1982 and September 1988.
  • The case was first reported on 11 February 2026.
Investigation
Detective Garda Christine Brady told the court that the injured party lived near the defendant.
Charges
The garda referred to the charges as sample counts.
In court
  • The defendant remained silent when the 82 charges were read to him, and one report says he made no plea.
  • There was no objection to bail, and Judge Desmond Zaidan granted it on condition of no contact with the injured party or State witnesses.
  • The judge imposed reporting restrictions covering names and addresses and granted the defendant free legal aid.
  • The case was adjourned to March 3 for preparation of a book of evidence.
22 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man facing 82 allegations of sexual assault appeared before Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe alleged victim was aged between 12 and 18 at the time. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe injured party was touched on her breasts inside clothing and underwear. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatA man faced 82 allegations of sexual assault. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe female injured party lived near the defendant. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe injured party was allegedly touched on her breasts inside clothing and underwear. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereMost of the incidents took place in the home of the injured party. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe case was heard at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged incidents took place between February 1982 and September 1988. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged incidents took place when the injured party was aged 12 to 18. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationDetective Garda Christine Brady said the female injured party lived near to the defendant. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationDetective Garda Christine Brady gave evidence to the court. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe garda referred to the charges as sample counts. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeGardaí referred to the charges as sample counts. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant remained silent when the 82 charges were read to him. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThere was no objection to bail, which Judge Desmond Zaidan granted on condition of no contact with the injured party or any State witnesses. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge imposed reporting restrictions covering names and addresses and granted free legal aid. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to March 3 for the preparation of a book of evidence. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBail was granted with no objection, on condition of no contact with the injured party or State witnesses. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge imposed reporting restrictions covering names and addresses. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtFree legal aid was granted to the defendant. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to March 3 for preparation of a book of evidence. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Feb2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man aged in his 70s is in Kildare court over 82 sex assault allegations

    Reports the first court appearance: the 82 charges were read, the defendant made no plea, bail was granted, reporting restrictions were imposed, and the case was adjourned to March 3 for a book of evidence.

    accused, 70s, malevictim, 12 to 18 at the time of the alleged incidents, female
  2. 11 Feb2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man (70s) faces 82 sexual assault allegations in Kildare court

    First report of this Naas District Court appearance. No existing case in the list matches these allegations.

    accused, 70s, male