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GALWAY RAPE TRIAL HEARS EVIDENCE FROM PUBLICAN
Date Published: 07-Jul-2008
The Central Criminal Court trial of a Polish man accused of raping a woman in Galway last year has heard that the alleged victim appeared flushed after both of them had gone at the same time to adjoining toilets.
The 41-year-old accused has pleaded NOT guilty to four charges of rape, sexual assault, assault causing harm to the woman and robbing €120 from her in a Galway town on May 9, 2007.
A publican told gardai the woman came to her kitchen some time before the premises opened and drank two vodkas while they chatted.
The publican’s statement said the complainant then drank some more vodka in the pub before going to the toilet where she stayed for between 10-15 minutes.
She didn’t reply to the publican who asked what if anything had happened to cause her to emerge in a flushed state.
The publican said she saw both the complainant and the accused outside when the doors were being closed.
The hearing continues before Mr Justice John Edwards and a jury of seven men and five 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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