A 35 year old man has been remanded in custody until a further bail hearing later this week.
Paul Gill is accused of punching and kicking 58 year old Patsy Kelly, who was taken to hospital before he died on Saturday night.
Gardaí told Naas District Court they expect a more serious charge to follow.
Detective Garda Enda Coleman told the court that Paul Gill remained silent when told he was charged with assault causing harm, in connection with the death of Patsy Kelly in Naas on Saturday night.
He told Judge Patrick Clyne that Mr Gill, with an address on Sarto Road, admitted punching Mr Kelly while he was standing, and punching and kicking him while he was on the ground on Saturday night.
Judge Clyne told the court his great fear was for the safety of the accused, noting that he didn’t want to see a "lynch mob". He also didn’t want to see another incident, saying one "was bad enough."
The conditions attached to bail are a €5000 cash lodgment and an independent surety to be vetted by the Gardaí.
Mr Gill must also sign-in at a Garda station three times per week; carry a mobile phone which is GPS tracked and switched on at all times; and surrender his passport and travel IDs.
He must also stay at an approved address known to Gardaí, while staying out of Naas except for court appearances. Mr Gill also can't make contact with any of the witnesses in the case.
He’s been remanded in custody at Clover Hill until Thursday’s hearing.
