Fourth man to stand trial in connection with death of William Moorehouse in Wicklow
The Wicklow PeopleA total of four men have now been sent forward for trial over the death of William Moorehouse in a playground in County Wicklow in January.
The man accused of murdering Mr Moorehouse, who was fatally injured at Ballywaltrim Playground, Schools Road, Bray on January 19, 2025, was sent forward for trial earlier this month.
Patrick Fitzpatrick (32) of 136 Heather Hall, Kilruddery Glen, Bray, Co. Wicklow is charged with violent disorder, production of an article (knife) and murder, and will stand trial at the Central Criminal Courts in Dublin on all three counts.
On Wednesday, three further men charged in connection with the incident were told they were to face trial at Wicklow Circuit Court.
Kris Kiggins (32), of no fixed abode, appeared before Bray District Court charged with violent disorder and production of an article capable of inflicting serious injury.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) consented to a trial and Judge David Kennedy sent Mr Kiggins forward for trial at Wicklow Circuit Court on October 8, 2025. Sergeant Anthony Flynn served the book of evidence on Mr Kiggins.
Judge Kennedy issued Mr Kiggins with an alibi warning, telling him: “If you intend to rely on an alibi at trial, you must notify the prosecution within 14 days of today.”
Mr Kiggins was previously granted bail in the High Court subject to a series of strict conditions. These include an independent surety of €5,000 with €3,500 to be lodged. Mr Kiggins’s mother is acting as surety, and she was in court to support her son.
Mr Kiggins must reside at an approved address, report regularly to Clondalkin Garda Station, observe a curfew from 10am to 7pm, always remain contactable by mobile phone and notify gardaí if there is a change of approved address.
The court heard Mr Kiggins is also barred from entering Bray, with an exception made for court dates, and he is to have no contact with anyone involved in the case via social media. Judge Kennedy warned Mr Kiggins not to apply for a passport.
Legal aid was granted to Harringtons LLP solicitors and Judge Kennedy granted a second counsel “due to a young man losing his life during the incident”.
In a separate case relating to the death of Mr Moorehouse, James Fell (24) of Fassaroe, Bray, Co. Wicklow was charged with violent disorder and production of an article capable of inflicting serious injury.
The DPP consented to a trial and Judge Kennedy sent Mr Fell forward for trial at Wicklow Circuit Court, also on October 8. Sgt Flynn served the book of evidence on Mr Fell.
The court heard that Mr Fell recently started a new job. His bail conditions were amended to accommodate his new working hours. Other conditions of his bail are that he must stay out of Bray and sign on at Coolock Garda Station.
Judge Kennedy issued Mr Fell with an alibi warning and awarded him a second counsel for his trial date.
In a different case arising from the death of Mr Moorehouse, Jamie O’Connor (21) of 15 Ballywaltrim Heights, Bray, Co. Wicklow was charged with violent disorder, production of an article capable of inflicting serious injury and stolen property, namely groceries worth €107
On Wednesday, the DPP consented to a trial and Judge Kennedy sent Mr O’Connor forward for trial at Wicklow Circuit Court, also on October 8. Sgt Flynn served the book of evidence on Mr O’Connor.
The court heard that the theft matter would be up for election, and it would be down to Mr O’Connor if he wanted it to go forward for sentencing in the District Court or in front of a jury in the Circuit Court.
Mr O’Connor was also granted a second counsel for the upcoming trial.