Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19433Attempted robbery; possession of a weapon; theft; trespass · Co. Longford · 28 Jul 2022

Shane Kenny adjourned for book of evidence at Longford District Court

Shane Kenny (33), of 8 Tashinny Lodge, Longford, faces four charges over alleged incidents on July 28 and July 31, 2022, in Longford. The charges are attempted robbery of another person, producing a steel bar in the course of a dispute, stealing a house key, and entering a premises as a trespasser. An alleged injured party contacted gardaí at 5pm on July 28, 2022, and a jurisdiction hearing before Judge Shalom Binchy was reported on October 24, 2023. The judge refused jurisdiction and adjourned the matter to December 12 for preparation of a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Shane Kenny (33) faces four charges before Longford District Court.
Where
Kenny is listed as living at 8 Tashinny Lodge, Longford.
When
An alleged injured party contacted gardaí at 5pm on July 28, 2022.
Cause
The witness statement alleges an argument arose between the injured party and the defendant.
Weapon
Kenny is charged with producing a steel bar in the course of a dispute.
Investigation
There is CCTV of the alleged confrontation.
Charges
  • Kenny is charged with attempting to rob another person on July 28, 2022.
  • Kenny is charged with stealing a house key and entering a premises as a trespasser on July 31, 2022.
Other details
  • The alleged injured party said some of their items were broken and they were told to leave the address.
  • The Longford Leader reported the case on 24 October 2023; the article's metadata gives 20 October 2023.
In court
  • Judge Shalom Binchy held a jurisdiction hearing and refused jurisdiction.
  • The case was adjourned to December 12 for preparation of a book of evidence.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatShane Kenny faces four charges before Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenAn alleged injured party contacted gardaí at 5pm on July 28, 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeThe witness statement alleges an argument arose between the injured party and the defendant. (longfordleader.ie)
  • weaponKenny is charged with producing a steel bar in the course of a dispute. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThere is CCTV of the alleged confrontation. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeKenny is charged with attempting to rob another person on July 28, 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeKenny is charged with stealing a house key and entering a premises as a trespasser on July 31, 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Binchy refused jurisdiction and the case was put back to December 12 for preparation of a book of evidence. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe alleged injured party claimed some of their items were broken and they were told to leave the address. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Oct2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford District Court: Adjourned for preparation of book of evidence

    Court report on a 2022 Longford case, unrelated to the Kildare assault case 16089 despite the shared name. Judge refused jurisdiction and adjourned to December 12 for a book of evidence.

    accused, Shane Kenny, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Kenny