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ACCOUNTANT ON TRIAL FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF SCHOOL GIRLS
Date Published: 20-Feb-2013
A 42-year old accountant has gone on trial at Galway Circuit Criminal Court charged with sexually assaulting four schoolgirls over a ten-year period.
The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denies 24 charges of sexual assault against the four girls which are alleged to have taken place in a rural village between 1996 and 2006 when they were aged between five and twelve years of age.
Two of the victims, who are now aged 18 and 19 respectively, gave evidence on the first day of the trial today.
Both told the jury of three women and nine men that the accused used to invite them into his sitting room and give them turns at playing games on his computer while sitting on his knees.
The first witness said she was around seven or eight when the abuse started.
She said the accused used to sexually assault her as she sat on his lap in front of the computer.
She said the accused tried to lure her into his home with sweets when she was ten but she refused.
She said she was 11 when he sexually assaulted her for the last time in a community hall.
The second witness said she was around five when the accused started abusing her at the computer.
He taught her how to play a golf game while abusing her.
The trial continues tomorrow before Judge Rory McCabe and is expected to last three days.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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