Castlecomer assault - Three men charged before Kilkenny Court

Three men accused of assault causing harm and assault had their cases adjourned for DPP’s directions at a recent sitting of Kilkenny District Court.

Michael Cash, Ballycondra, Ballyragget is accused of two counts of assault causing harm at Barrack Hill, Castlecomer on September 9, 2024 and of assault causing harm at Tullow Road, Carlow and at Pollerton Road on the same date.

A co-accused, Michael McDonagh, 150 The Laurels, Tullow Road, Carlow is accused of assault causing harm at Tullow Road, Carlow on September 9, 2024 and at Barrack Hill, Castlecomer on the same date. He is also accused of assault causing harm at Barrack Street, Castlecomer on September 9, 2024.

A third defendant, Patrick Ryan with an address at 73 New Oak Estate, Carlow is accused of assault causing harm at Pollerton Road, Carlow on August 30, 2024.He is also accused of two counts of assault causing harm at Tullow Road, Carlow on September 9, 2024. He is also accused of assault causing harm at Barrack Hill and at Barrack Street in Castlecomer on the same date.

All matters were put back to April 28.