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Case No. 8488Violent disorder and assault · Co. Kilkenny · 19 Dec 2025

Three men sent forward for trial over violent disorder at Kilkenny Courthouse

Three men appeared before Kilkenny District Court over alleged violent disorder and assault at Kilkenny Courthouse, with the alleged offences dated 12 December 2025 for Daniel O'Grady and 19 December 2025 for Thomas O'Grady and Jason Delaney. Thomas O'Grady, 29, is accused of assault and violent disorder, Jason Delaney is accused of assault and violent disorder, and Daniel O'Grady, 26, is accused of violent disorder and three counts of assault. A book of evidence was served on Thomas O'Grady and Jason Delaney, the DPP consented to the matters being sent forward for trial on indictment, and Judge Geraldine Carthy sent them forward to the current sittings of Kilkenny Circuit Court. The three men were remanded on bail subject to conditions, as reported on 24 July 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Three men appeared before Kilkenny District Court over alleged violent disorder at Kilkenny Courthouse.
Where
The alleged disorder took place at Kilkenny Courthouse.
When
  • Daniel O'Grady's alleged offences took place on 12 December 2025.
  • Thomas O'Grady's and Jason Delaney's alleged offences took place on 19 December 2025.
Charges
  • Thomas O'Grady is accused of assault contrary to section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act and violent disorder.
  • Jason Delaney is accused of assault and violent disorder.
  • Daniel O'Grady is accused of violent disorder and three counts of assault.
Other details
  • Thomas O'Grady is 29 years old and Daniel O'Grady is 26 years old; Jason Delaney's age is not given.
  • The case was reported by kilkennypeople.ie on 24 July 2026.
In court
  • A book of evidence was served on Thomas O'Grady and on Jason Delaney.
  • The DPP consented to Thomas O'Grady and Daniel O'Grady being sent forward for trial on indictment to the current sittings of Kilkenny Circuit Court.
  • Judge Geraldine Carthy sent the matters forward to the current sittings of Kilkenny Circuit Court.
  • The three men were remanded on bail subject to conditions.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThree men appeared before Kilkenny District Court over alleged violent disorder at Kilkenny Courthouse. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe alleged disorder took place at Kilkenny Courthouse. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThomas O'Grady's alleged offences took place on 19 December 2025. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThomas O'Grady is accused of assault contrary to section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act and violent disorder. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeJason Delaney is accused of assault and violent disorder at Kilkenny Courthouse on 19 December 2025. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeDaniel O'Grady was charged with violent disorder and three counts of assault at Kilkenny Courthouse on 12 December 2025. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on Thomas O'Grady. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to Thomas O'Grady being sent forward for trial on indictment to the current sittings of Kilkenny Circuit Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on Jason Delaney. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the matters against Daniel O'Grady being sent forward to the current sittings of Kilkenny Circuit Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy sent the matters forward to the current sittings of Kilkenny Circuit Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe three men were remanded on bail subject to conditions. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jul2026
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Three men in court over violent disorder at Kilkenny Courthouse

    Names Thomas O'Grady and Jason Delaney for an incident at Kilkenny Courthouse on 19 December 2025, and Daniel O'Grady for an incident on 12 December 2025. Reports the DPP consent and the sending forward to the Circuit Court.

    accused, Thomas O'Grady, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas O'Gradyaccused, Jason Delaney, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason Delaneyaccused, Daniel O'Grady, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel O'Grady