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BreakingNews.ie
03-06-2025
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Timetable of case against former Armagh GAA captain discussed in court
The sex assault case against a former Armagh GAA captain was back in court on Tuesday as the timetable for the next stage in his prosecution was discussed. Aidan Nugent, 30, of Cullyhanna Road, Newtownhamilton in Co Armagh faces four charges relating to an incident involving a woman on November 17th, 2024, during a trip involving Armagh GAA to Miami in the United States to celebrate their win of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title. Advertisement The charges include two counts of sexual assault and two counts of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. At Armagh Magistrates' Court sitting in Newry on Tuesday, the next stage of the court case was briefly discussed. The committal proceedings – known as a preliminary enquiry (PE) – establish whether there is sufficient evidence to progress the case to a crown court trial. The case is next due before Armagh Magistrates' Court on July 8th, when legal parties are expected to confirm a final date for the preliminary enquiry. Advertisement At his first court appearance last month, Mr Nugent's solicitor Patrick Higgins told the court that his client denied the allegations and insisted that any sexual activity that occurred was 'consensual'.
The Independent
06-05-2025
- The Independent
Former Armagh GAA captain appears in court on sexual assault charges
A former Armagh GAA captain has appeared in court charged with alleged sexual assault offences. Aidan Nugent, 30, of Cullyhanna Road, Newtownhamilton in Co Armagh appeared in the dock at Armagh Magistrates' Court sitting in Newry on Tuesday morning. He faces four charges relating to an incident involving a woman on November 17 2024 during a trip involving Armagh GAA to Miami in the United States. The charges include two counts of sexual assault and two counts of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. In court on Tuesday, a detective constable said he believed he could connect the accused to the charges. Wearing a light blue jumper, navy trousers and trainers, Mr Nugent confirmed his name and date of birth before indicating that he understood the charges put to him. The court heard that initial contact was made between the complainant and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on November 19. Mr Nugent was contacted by police on December 10, and attended Banbridge PSNI station for interview. He was also interviewed on March 31 before being charged on April 14. His solicitor Patrick Higgins said during police interview, Mr Nugent told officers that the 'only sexual activity that occurred was consensual', adding that he denies the allegations. District Judge Anne Marshall heard the case and said police bail should continue with one condition, that Mr Nugent should have no contact with the complainant. The case is next to be mentioned in court on June 3. The trip to Miami by the wider Armagh GAA came after the senior men won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title in July 2024.
BreakingNews.ie
06-05-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Armagh All-Ireland winner Aidan Nugent appears in court accused of sexual assault
A former Armagh GAA captain has appeared in court charged with alleged sexual assault offences. Aidan Nugent, 30, of Cullyhanna Road, Newtownhamilton in Co Armagh, appeared in the dock at Armagh Magistrates' Court sitting in Newry on Tuesday morning. Advertisement He faces four charges relating to an incident involving a woman on November 17th 2024, during a trip involving Armagh GAA to Miami in the United States. The charges include two counts of sexual assault and two counts of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. In court on Tuesday, a detective constable said he believed he could connect the accused to the charges. Wearing a light blue jumper, navy trousers and trainers, Mr Nugent confirmed his name and date of birth before indicating that he understood the charges put to him. Advertisement The court heard that initial contact was made between the complainant and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on November 19th. Mr Nugent was contacted by police on December 10th, and attended Banbridge PSNI station for interview. He was also interviewed on March 31st before being charged on April 14th. His solicitor Patrick Higgins said during police interview, Mr Nugent told officers that the 'only sexual activity that occurred was consensual', adding that he denies the allegations. District Judge Anne Marshall heard the case and said police bail should continue with one condition, that Mr Nugent should have no contact with the complainant. Advertisement The case is to be mentioned in court on June 3rd. The trip to Miami by the wider Armagh GAA came after the senior men won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title in July 2024. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, you can call the national 24-hour Rape Crisis Helpline at 1800-77 8888, access text service and webchat options at or visit Rape Crisis Help.
BBC News
06-05-2025
- BBC News
Aidan Nugent: Armagh GAA player in court over sexual assault
Armagh All-Ireland winning GAA player in court over sexual assault Aidan Nugent faces four charges - two of sexual assault and two of causing a person to engage in a sexual act A member of Armagh's All-Ireland winning Gaelic football team has appeared in court charged with sexual assault. Aidan Nugent, 30, of Cullyhanna Road, Newtownhamilton, faces four charges against one female complainant - two of sexual assault and two of causing a person to engage in a sexual act. The charges relate to an alleged incident during a wider squad trip to the Eden Roc resort in Miami Beach in November of last year. Appearing at Armagh Magistrates' Court, sitting in Newry, this morning, Mr Nugent spoke to confirm his name and date of birth.
