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JURY HEARS EVIDENCE IN LETTERFRACK ABUSE TRIAL
Date Published: 20-Mar-2013
A former inmate of Letterfrack Industrial School told a jury today that a Christian Brother who regularly abused him, nicknamed him "Tuppence" after telling him he was not worth tuppence.
The trial of a 73 year old former Christian brother charged with the sexual abuse of the young boy began today before a jury at Galway circuit criminal court.
The man, who is now 59, said he was sentenced to four years’ detention in Letterfrack in Connemara, when he was nine years old for stealing a bicycle from outside a Dublin church during morning Mass.
He returned the bicycle that evening to his local Garda Station but was charged with its theft. He said he was known to the children’s court since the age of six for mitching from a Christian Brother school and the theft of the bicycle earned him the four-year sentence which he began on December 21, 1963.
His mother beat him when he told her on his release about the sexual abuse. The now 73-year-old former Christian Brother has pleaded not guilty to six charges of indecently assaulting the boy, at Letterfrack Industrial School on dates unknown between August 30, 1965 and April 4, 1967.
Prosecuting barrister Conor Fahy, told the jury at the man’s trial that the accused is now a former Christian Brother who had worked at the Industrial School in Letterfrack during the 1960’s.
Since leaving there he had taught in other parts of the country. The trial at Galway circuit criminal court is expected to last two to 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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