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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9949Sexual assault · Co. Kildare

Woman seeks protection order against former husband at Naas District Court

A woman alleged that her former husband sexually assaulted her, saying he had "pretty much" raped her while a child was in the room. No date for the alleged incident was given, and the matter was heard at Naas District Court in County Kildare, as reported on 23 April 2026. The judge granted an interim protection order, directed gardaí to serve it on the man, and adjourned the matter to 22 June. The woman was awaiting word from the Director of Public Prosecutions on whether the alleged rape or sexual assault case will proceed, and no charge has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • The woman alleged that her former husband sexually assaulted her.
  • The woman told the court her former husband had "pretty much" raped her.
Where
The woman sought protection at Naas District Court in County Kildare.
When
No date for the alleged incident was given.
Other details
  • A child was on the other bed when the alleged incident took place.
  • The judge directed that gardaí serve the order on the man.
  • The former husband left the home a year earlier but still comes and goes from the estate.
  • The woman said her former husband drove up and down the area where the couple lived.
  • The woman said she and the children were uncomfortable.
  • The former couple have children, and one has special education needs.
Investigation
The woman was awaiting word from the Director of Public Prosecutions on how the alleged rape or sexual assault case will proceed.
In court
The judge granted an interim protection order and adjourned the matter to June 22.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman alleged that her former husband had sexually assaulted her. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman said her former husband had "pretty much" raped her. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe woman came to Naas District Court seeking protection. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereA child was on the other bed when the alleged incident took place. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe woman was awaiting word from the Director of Public Prosecutions on how the alleged rape or sexual assault case will proceed. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge granted an interim protection order and adjourned the matter to June 22. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge directed that the order be served on the man by gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe former husband had left the home a year earlier but was still coming and going from the estate. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe woman said the former husband drove up and down the area where the couple lived. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe woman said she and the children were uncomfortable. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Apr2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    'My ex-husband pretty much raped me with a child on the other bed' Kildare court told

    Reports a protection application at Naas District Court in which the woman alleges sexual assault by her former husband. No date for the alleged incident is given. The DPP has not yet decided how the alleged rape or sexual assault case will proceed.

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