Ireland Crime

Named as

Accused

Offences

Violent disorder, Weapons offences, Possession of explosives

Where

Co. Kilkenny

Reporting

2 reports, 21 Jul 2025 to 19 Sep 2025

Outlets

kilkennypeople.ie

• Six men face violent disorder and weapons trial in Kilkenny Violent disorder · Co. Kilkenny

  Six men from two families in the Skeogh area of Callan, County Kilkenny, have been sent forward for trial on charges of violent disorder, weapons offences and possession of explosives. The charges relate to two alleged incidents in March 2025 at Bridge Street and Skeogh, Callan, plus a separate explosives charge. The four O'Reillys and two Bergins first appeared in Kilkenny District Court in April 2025, with all six appearing together in July and September. In September 2025, Judge Geraldine Carthy sent them forward for trial to Kilkenny Circuit Criminal Court commencing November 18, 2025. Bail conditions include a weekly garda station sign-on, a curfew from 11pm to 7am, and no contact between the two families.

  In court, 11 Apr 2025Accused · 2 reports

Each entry shows how that report described them.

1. 19 Sep2025
   In courtkilkennypeople.ie, in Six men face violent disorder and weapons trial in Kilkenny

   Men of two Kilkenny families face violent disorder trial

   accused, Michael O'Reilly Jnr, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael O'Reilly Jnr♂IE
2. 21 Jul2025
   In courtkilkennypeople.ie, in Six men face violent disorder and weapons trial in Kilkenny

   Man charged with having explosives in Kilkenny home - four charged with violent disorder

   accused, Michael O'Reilly Jnr, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael O'Reilly Jnr♂IE

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