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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 29992Rape; aggravated sexual assault · Co. Galway

Man in 20s directed to trial on rape charges in Galway

A man in his 20s has been charged with the aggravated sexual assault and rape of a woman in Galway City in 2019. He appeared in custody before Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court in September 2021, where Garda Sharon Noone gave evidence of his arrest and charging. He made no reply to the charges, and the DPP directed the case to proceed by trial on indictment. He was granted bail with a €500 bond and conditions including weekly signing on, mobile contactability, and no contact with the injured party. The case was adjourned to 20 October for the service of a book of evidence before it goes to a higher court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man in his 20s is charged with the aggravated sexual assault and rape of a woman.
Where
The alleged offence took place in Galway City.
When
The offence allegedly took place in 2019.
Investigation
Garda Sharon Noone gave evidence of arresting and charging the accused.
In court
  • He appeared in custody before Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court and made no reply to the charges.
  • The DPP directed the case to proceed by trial on indictment.
  • He was granted bail with a €500 bond and conditions including weekly signing on, mobile contactability, and no contact with the injured party.
  • The case was adjourned to 20 October for the service of a book of evidence before it goes to a higher court.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused man is in his 20s (galwaydaily.com)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place in Galway City in 2019 (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationGarda Sharon Noone gave evidence of arresting and charging the accused (galwaydaily.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with aggravated sexual assault and rape of a female individual (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtHe appeared in custody before Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtThe accused made no reply to the charges (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtThe DPP directed the case to proceed by trial on indictment (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtThe accused was granted bail with a €500 bond (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtHe must sign on at a specified Garda station once a week (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtHe must be contactable by mobile at all times (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtHe must have no contact with the injured party by any means (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to October 20 for the service of a book of evidence before it goes to a higher court (galwaydaily.com)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Sep2021
    In courtgalwaydaily.com, first report
    Man brought before court on rape charge - Galway Daily

    First court appearance; DPP directed trial on indictment; bail granted with €500 bond and conditions including weekly signing on, mobile contactability and no contact with the injured party; adjourned to 20 October for book of evidence service.

    victim, femaleaccused, 20s, male