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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8479Burglary and assault causing harm · Co. Kilkenny · 27 May 2026

Man sent forward to Kilkenny Circuit Court over Kilkenny burglary and assault

On May 27, 2026, a burglary was alleged at High Street, Kilkenny, and an assault causing harm at Parliament Street, Kilkenny. Wayne McGrory is accused of both offences. The DPP consented on June 30 to his case being sent forward to the current sittings of Kilkenny Circuit Court, and Garda John O'Halloran served a book of evidence on him. Judge Geraldine Carthy gave him an alibi warning, and he was remanded in custody to appear by videolink on August 11.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Wayne McGrory is accused of burglary and assault causing harm.
Where
  • The burglary is alleged to have happened at High Street, Kilkenny.
  • The assault is alleged to have happened at Parliament Street, Kilkenny.
When
The offences are alleged to have occurred on May 27, 2026.
Investigation
Garda John O'Halloran served a book of evidence on the accused.
Charges
  • The accused is charged with burglary contrary to section 12 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act.
  • The accused is charged with assault causing harm contrary to section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.
In court
  • The DPP consented on June 30 to the accused being sent forward to the current sittings of Kilkenny Circuit Court.
  • Judge Geraldine Carthy gave the accused an alibi warning regarding the matters sent forward.
  • The accused was remanded in custody to appear by videolink on August 11.
Other details
Kilkenny People reported the case on July 24, 2026, and updated it on July 25, 2026.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe burglary was at High Street, Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe assault was at Parliament Street, Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe offences are alleged to have occurred on May 27, 2026. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationGarda John O'Halloran served a book of evidence on the accused. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with burglary contrary to section 12 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with assault causing harm contrary to section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented on June 30 to the accused being sent forward to the current sittings of Kilkenny Circuit Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy gave the accused an alibi warning in respect of the matters sent forward. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded in custody to appear by videolink on August 11. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Jul2026
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    ​Assault case sent forward to Kilkenny Circuit Court

    Reports that the DPP consented on June 30 to sending the case forward, that the accused was given an alibi warning, that a book of evidence was served, and that he was remanded in custody to appear by videolink on August 11.

    accused, Wayne McGrory, male, named, irish (judged from name)Wayne McGrory