KILDARE COURT: Update in Monasterevin death case featuring multiple defendants

A number of men involved in a court case surrounding the death of a man in Monasterevin have been sent forward for trial.

Back on, February 21 last, Sean Kavanagh, 25, whose address was given as 17 St Mary's Lane, Monasterevin and Calvin Dunne, 23, whose address was given as 1 Abbey View, Monasterevin, were both charged with the murder of Dylan McCarthy, who died on August 22 last.

Also appearing before the court were Darren Harrison, 30, and his brother Tadhg Harrison, 25, both of 1 Rosglas Avenue in Monasterevin, who were both accused of violent disorder on August 22 last.

Adam Forde, 25, with an address given as 26 Togher Grove in Monasterevin, was accused of violent disorder and assault causing harm against the father of the late Mr McCarthy on the date of the incident.

Jordan Kevin, 31, and his brother Shane Kevin, 39, both of 1761 St Evin’s Park in Monasterevin, were also accused of taking part in violent disorder at the time of the incident.

Lastly, Shane Foley, 30, with an address listed as 19 The Green, The Old Grange in Monasterevin, was accused of violent disorder on the date of the incident.

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All of the defendants returned to Naas District Court on Thursday, July 27.

Books of evidence were served by gardaí in relation to all of the defendants.

Following this, substitute Judge Alec Gabbett sent all of the men involved in the case forward for trial to the next sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court.

These sittings will commence on October 3.