Wicklow man to stand trial over alleged harassment of teenage girl at bus stop

By Darragh McCann, The Wicklow People

A Wicklow man accused of harassing a teenage girl at a bus stop has been sent forward for trial following an appearance before Bray District Court.

Stephen Kenny (33) of Annagolan House, Annagolan, Ashford, Co. Wicklow appeared at Bray District Court charged with harassment.

It is alleged that while at a bus stop, Mr Kenny made sexual hand gestures towards a 17-year-old female, while she was on her way to school.

The offences were alleged to have occurred at Main Street, Newtownmountkennedy between April 1, 2025 and May 2, 2025.

The book of evidence was served on Mr Kenny at Bray District Court, where Judge David Kennedy issued Kenny 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”.

Judge Kennedy also issued a Section 56 order as he sent Kenny forward for trial at Wicklow Circuit Court at the next available date.

Counsel for the accused, Ciara O’Brien BL, requested that Mr Kenny’s existing bail conditions remain in place. Gardaí had no objections to the current terms. Bail was granted to Mr Kenny by Judge David Kennedy under stringent conditions.

The defendant is prohibited from contacting the girl, directly or indirectly, and is barred from entering Newtownmountkennedy except for medical purposes, the court heard back in September that Mr Kenny has significant health problems.

Judge Kennedy sent Kenny forward for trial at the next available sitting of Wicklow Circuit Court.