Cork man charged in connection with burglary to seek bail to care for elderly father

A man charged in connection with an aggravated burglary at a house in Cork city last Monday morning has told a court that he intends to apply for bail in order to care for his 85 year old father.

Malcolm Kelly (39) of Coolageala, Kanturk, Co Cork was charged with burglary with intent to commit criminal damage and assault and with a count of criminal damage at a sitting of Mallow District Court on Tuesday. 

Both alleged offences relate to an incident at Lagan Grove in Mayfield in Cork city at 12.40am on Monday, August 11, during which three men entered a property armed with implements. The intruders confronted the occupants before fleeing.

On Tuesday Mr Kelly was remanded in custody to appear before Cork District Court today for a bail application and DPP directions.

Mr Kelly addressed the court via video link today and described himself as being the “carer” of his father.

He told Judge Monica Leech that he was waiting on a letter from his doctor, which relates to his forthcoming bail application. 

He spoke of his plan to apply for bail when he is before the court next in order to take care of his “very elderly 85 year old father.” 

Sgt Gearoid Davis said that gardaí were awaiting directions on the case from the DPP. 

Defence solicitor Diana Halloran indicated that her client was consenting to a two week remand in the matter. 

Mr Kelly was remanded in custody to appear before Cork District Court on August 29 next.

The Garda Press Office has previously indicated that a man in his 30s was transferred to hospital by ambulance following the incident at Lagan Grove on Monday. 

A technical examination was carried out at the scene. Investigations are ongoing.