‘SPECIAL SITTING’ | 

He is accused of two counts of sexual assault at Muirhevnamór Park, Dundalk, on August 1, 2025

Dundalk Courthouse

Dundalk Courthouse

A 49-year-old man charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Dundalk last Friday has been further remanded in custody.

The defendant, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared via video link from Cloverhill Prison at a vacation sitting of the district court on Wednesday.

He is accused of two counts of sexual assault at Muirhevnamór Park, Dundalk, on August 1, 2025.

The man had been brought before a special sitting of the district court on Monday night when bail was refused.

Sgt John O’Hehir said that DPP directions are awaited.

Judge Michael Ramsey remanded the accused in custody to August 20 via video link.

Defence solicitor Niall Breen requested that a Malayan interpreter be present the next day.

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Dundalk Courthouse

Dundalk Courthouse

News in 90 Seconds – August 6th