Man appears in court in connection with Kilkenny City assault
By Mary Cody
Published 5th Aug 2026, 20:25 BST
Updated 5th Aug 2026, 20:27 BST
A special sitting of Kilkenny District Court took place on Wednesday evening
A man has appeared before a special sitting of Kilkenny District Court this evening (Wednesday).
Corey Griffin, Hermitage Grove, Rushbrooke Links, Cobh, Co Cork is charged with assault causing harm at The Parade, Kilkenny at approximately 2.20am on Sunday morning (August 2).
Bail was granted on strict conditions and the accused was remanded on continuing bail to appear before Kilkenny District Court on September 7 for DPP's directions.
A man in his 30s remains in a critical condition in hospital following the incident.
Gardaí are continuing to appeal to anyone who was in the area between 2am and 2.30am and who was involved or witnessed the altercation to come forward and contact them on (056) 7775000.