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

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 10529Alleged company law breaches · Co. Kilkenny

New trial date set for Carey siblings and Patrick Maher over company law case

Jack Carey, Caitriona Carey and Patrick Maher face trial in Kilkenny over alleged company law breaches. Jack and Caitriona Carey are siblings of DJ Carey. At a mention hearing on March 11, 2026, Patrick Maher and Caitriona Carey attended, and Jack Carey was excused because he is working in Germany. The May 5 trial date has been vacated and the trial rescheduled for June 23, 2027, as an eight-day trial, which is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Jack Carey, Caitriona Carey and Patrick Maher face trial over alleged company law breaches.
Where
The case is before Kilkenny court.
Other details
  • Jack Carey and Caitriona Carey are siblings of DJ Carey.
  • Jack Carey was excused from the mention date because he is working in Germany.
When
The trial was originally due to take place on May 5.
In court
  • A mention hearing was held on March 11, 2026.
  • Patrick Maher and Caitriona Carey attended the mention hearing.
  • The May 5 trial date has been vacated.
  • The trial has been rescheduled for June 23, 2027.
  • The trial is expected to last eight days.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • chargeJack and Caitriona Carey and Patrick Maher face trial over alleged company law breaches. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe trial due on May 5 has been vacated and rescheduled for June 23, 2027. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe trial is expected to last eight days. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtPatrick Maher and Caitriona Carey attended the short hearing in court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherJack Carey was excused from the mention date because he is working in Germany. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 12 Mar2026
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    New date announced for trial of Kilkenny's Catriona Carey and brother Jack

    Trial vacated from May 5 and rescheduled for June 23, 2027, as an eight-day trial. Jack Carey was excused from the mention date because he is working in Germany.

    accused, Jack Carey, named, irish (judged from name)Jack Careyaccused, Caitriona Carey, named, irish (judged from name)Caitriona Careyaccused, Patrick Maher, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Maher