Alleged Kildare burglar sent for trial
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A MAN who allegedly forced his way at night into a house containing a woman and four children was sent forward for trial at last week’s sitting of Athy District Court.
Kieran Brennan (41) of Newtownbert, Athy was appearing in the Athy District Court for formal receipt of his book of evidence, and circuit court appointment.
Mr Brennan is charged that on 6 April 2025 he is alleged to have committed “an aggressive burglary” at an address in Woodstock Way, where he forced his way into the house around 9pm, produced an unspecified weapon, and made threats to both the occupants and the property.
“There was a woman and four kids there,” said Sergeant Ruth Coleman.
“He said he’d burn the house down, and cut their heads off.
“The children were very distressed.” After his solicitor Jackie McManus was in receipt of the book of evidence from court garda Paul Condron, Judge Desmond Zaidan confirmed that Brennan “had no issues with his fitness to stand trial”, them gave him the alibi warning.
He then sent Mr Brennan forward to the present sittings of the Circuit Court in Naas, which began on 6 October.
He can expect to be included in call-over immediately.
This is the informal gathering of the practitioners first thing to see what can be settled, and where one’s clients may be listed for trial.
