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JURY HEARS CLOSING SPEECHES IN ALLEGED TUAM INDECENT ASSAULT TRIAL
Date Published: 10-Feb-2010
The trial of a Tuam businessman accused of sexually assaulting a school boy over 30 years ago has reached closing stages at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
63 year old Paul O’Grady of Dublin Road, Tuam, a former teacher, publican, auctioneer and peace commissioner, has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges of indecent assault on dates between 1974 and 1976.
Judge Frank O’Donnell has withdrawn six charges from the jury and told them that they are to find Mr O’Grady not guilty on these offences.
Paul O’Grady’s 29-year-old son, Keith, told Martin Giblin SC, defending, that the family had a “normal enough life” in his childhood that was “not opulent”.
When asked by Mr Giblin what effect the allegations had on the family, Mr O’Grady replied: “These allegations are very difficult. It is going on a number of years and it is very difficult to be part of it”.
Earlier, the now 48-year-old complainant, told the jury that Paul O’Grady would molest him after offering him lifts home from the town centre.
He said on some occasions he gave him money or alcohol.
The jury of six women and six men have heard closing speeches from both prosecuting and defence counsel and are due to be addressed by Judge O’Donnell tomorrow.
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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