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Case No. 13140Blackmail/extortion, aggravated burglary · Co. Kilkenny · 3 Apr 2025

Two men charged with blackmail, extortion and aggravated burglary in Rosbercon sent forward for trial

Gary Malone and Rhys Mahon appeared at Kilkenny District Court charged with offences including blackmail or extortion and aggravated burglary over an alleged incident at a home in Rosbercon on 3 April 2025. The case was sent forward to Kilkenny Circuit Court for trial on indictment, and both men were remanded on bail.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged incident took place at a home in the south of the county. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offences occurred at a home in Rosbercon, Co Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences occurred on 3 April 2025. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeTwo men are to go on trial in Kilkenny charged with offences including blackmail and extortion and aggravated burglary. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeGary Malone is charged with threatening to damage property, aggravated burglary, burglary, and blackmail or extortion. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeRhys Mahon is facing three charges: threatening to damage property, aggravated burglary, and blackmail or extortion. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeA garda put one new charge of aggravated burglary to both men at the court sitting. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtBoth men were presented with books of evidence at Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the case going forward to Kilkenny Circuit Court for trial on indictment. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtBoth men were given the usual alibi warning by District Court Judge Geraldine Carthy. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe case was sent forward to the current sittings of Kilkenny Circuit Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtBoth men were remanded on bail with conditions, including no contact with the alleged victim and staying away from each other. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtBail conditions also require both men to sign on at a garda station three times a week and be contactable by gardaí at all times. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherMalone made no reply when charged after caution. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherMahon said he did not commit the offence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted to both defendants. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Jul2025
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Blackmail/ extortion, aggravated burglary charges - Two appear in Kilkenny Court

    Court report on the District Court appearance, the charges against both accused, the DPP consent to trial on indictment, and the bail conditions. Names both accused.

    accused, Gary Malone, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gary Maloneaccused, Rhys Mahon, male, named, irish (judged from name)Rhys Mahonvictim