Two Kildare men accused of assaulting Carmelite priest are released on bail
Two Co Kildare men have appeared in court charged with attacking and robbing an Indian priest in Kildare Town last week.
The men aged 19 and 20 are accused of assault and robbery of Carmelite priest Manuel Karipott.
The defendants appeared before Athy District Court yesterday where they were granted bail under strict conditions.
Fr Manuel Karipott, originally from India and in his 40s, was set upon at the White Abbey in Kildare town late last Thursday night.