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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8585Sexual assault · Co. Kildare

Man sent forward to Circuit Court over alleged sexual assault at Kildare GAA club

A woman, aged 16 at the time, has made an allegation that a man, aged 18 at the time, sexually assaulted her at a GAA club in Kildare on a date unknown between May 1, 2024 and July 24, 2024. It is alleged that he drove her to the premises, put his arm across her and put his finger into her vagina. The man has been charged with sexual assault, and Sgt Mary Meade outlined the allegations at Naas District Court, where Judge Desmond Zaidan questioned the DPP's decision to proceed with that charge rather than a more serious charge for alleged digital penetration. The latest development, reported on 16 July 2026, is that Judge Zaidan sent the case forward to be heard at Naas Circuit Court, after a book of evidence was served and the man was granted free legal aid.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
It is alleged the man drove the woman to the premises, put his arm across her and put his finger into her vagina.
Where
The alleged sexual assault took place in the grounds of a GAA club in Kildare.
When
The alleged offence is said to have occurred on a date unknown between May 1, 2024 and July 24, 2024.
Other details
  • The woman was 16 and the man 18 at the time of the alleged offence, according to the allegation.
  • The man was granted free legal aid.
  • The man was told he must give gardaí details of any alibi within 14 days.
Charges
The man has been charged with sexual assault.
In court
  • Sgt Mary Meade outlined the allegations at Naas District Court.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan questioned the DPP's decision to proceed with a sexual assault charge rather than a more serious charge for alleged digital penetration.
  • A book of evidence was served on the man.
  • Judge Zaidan sent the case forward to be heard at Naas Circuit Court.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatIt is alleged the defendant drove her to the premises, put his arm across her and put his finger into her vagina. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged sexual assault took place at a GAA club in Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence is said to have occurred on a date unknown between May 1, 2024 and July 24, 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe defendant was allegedly 18 at the time and the injured party 16. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the defendant. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan sent the case forward to be heard at Naas Circuit Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant was granted free legal aid. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe judge questioned the DPP's decision to proceed with a sexual assault charge rather than a more serious charge for alleged digital penetration. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant was told he must give gardaí details of any alibi within 14 days. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 16 Jul2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Woman was 'sexually assaulted' at Kildare GAA club, court claim

    First report of the case. Gives the alleged offence details, the date range, the defendant's age at the time, and the court's decision to send the case forward to Naas Circuit Court.

    victim, 16 at the time of the alleged offence, femaleaccused, 18 at the time of the alleged offence, male