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GALWAY RAPE TRIAL ADJOURNED UNTIL MONDAY
Date Published: 06-Jun-2008
The Galway rape case at the Central Criminal Court, where the defendant is a Czech national, has been adjourned until Monday
At yesterday’s sitting a Galway woman claimed she was held up against her car and raped by a man she had kissed earlier in the night.
The 23-year-old man has pleaded NOT guilty to raping and sexually assaulting the 24-year-old woman on or about July 28, 2007 in County Galway.
The woman told prosecuting counsel Mary Ellen Ring she was with friends in a pub when a man came up behind her as she stood at the bar and put his hands up her sweater.
The complainant said they started talking when she was outside later having a cigarette and he kissed her.
He asked her to come home with him that night but she refused. When she left the pub on her own she saw the man outside and said goodbye
She said he walked her into a doorway where they kissed for a few seconds before she said she was going
She moved away from him and jumped over a fence to her car but he followed her and sexually assaulted her
She said she managed to turn around but he put her back facing the car and raped her.
Defence counsel, Diarmaid McGuinness told the jury his client admitted having sex with the woman at her car but insists it was consensual.
The trial will continue on Monday before Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy and a jury of eight men and four women.
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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