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POLISH MAN DENIES RAPING WOMAN IN GALWAY TOWN
Date Published: 08-Jul-2008
A Polish man has denied raping a Galway woman in a community centre carpark as she walked home from her local pub at his trial at the Central Criminal Court.
He told the jury on day-five of his trial that he did not have sex with her because she indicated she didn’t want to have intercourse.
The 43-year-old man has pleaded NOT guilty to charges of rape, sexual assault and assault causing harm to the woman in a Galway town on May 9, 2007.
Earlier, Mr Justice John Edwards directed the jury to find the accused not guilty of robbing the woman of 120 euro on the night in question.
The hearing continues before Mr Justice 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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