Sunday 1 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 22713Rape; threats to kill or seriously harm · Co. Galway

Man in his 20s sent for trial on 11 rape charges in Galway

An unnamed man in his 20s was returned for trial at the Central Criminal Court by Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court on 11 counts of rape and one count of making threats to kill or seriously harm, all alleged against the same female victim at multiple locations in Galway between October 2019 and October 2020.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe rape is alleged to have occurred at multiple locations within Galway. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whenThe alleged rapes occurred on dates between October 2019 and October 2020. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whenThe threats to kill or cause serious harm are alleged to have occurred at one of the locations in October 2020. (galwaydaily.com)
  • chargeThe man has been charged with 11 counts of rape, all against the same female victim. (galwaydaily.com)
  • chargeHe has also been charged with one count of making threats to kill or seriously harm the same person. (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtA man in his 20s was sent forward for trial at the Central Criminal Court for alleged rape charges committed in Galway. (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtDetective Garda Aidan Murphy gave evidence at the District Court that a book of evidence had been served on the accused that morning. (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtJudge Mary Fahy returned the case for trial at the current sitting of the Central Criminal Court. (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtJudge Fahy informed the accused that if he wished to use an alibi defence, the state must be informed in advance. (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtFree legal aid was awarded for a solicitor, junior and senior counsel. (galwaydaily.com)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 24 Jan2023
    In courtgalwaydaily.com, first report
    Man sent for trial for alleged rapes in Galway - Galway Daily

    Reports the committal for trial at Galway District Court, detailing the 11 rape counts and one threat count, the date range of the alleged offences, and the granting of free legal aid.

    suspect, 20s, malevictim, female