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Case No. 23227Rape, sexual assault, false imprisonment · Co. Galway · 1 Aug 2026

Two men further remanded in custody over rape and sexual assault charges in Galway

Two men aged 25 and 27, charged with rape, sexual assault and false imprisonment of a woman at Ceannt Station, Galway, in early August 2026, were further remanded in custody at Galway District Court on 12 October 2026 for a further four weeks.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Oct
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
22 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe younger man had a bruised right eye at the court appearance. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe younger man requested a transfer to another section of the prison for his safety. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationSergeant Damien Prendergast told the court the files in both instances would be extensive. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe younger man faces two counts of sexual assault, one count of rape, and one count of false imprisonment at Ceannt Station on 1 August 2026. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe older man is charged with one count of sexual assault at Victoria Place, near Ceannt Station, on 1 August 2026. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe older man is charged with two counts of rape and false imprisonment at Ceannt Station on 1 August 2026. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe 25-year-old faces two counts of sexual assault, one count of rape and one count of false imprisonment at Ceannt Station, Galway city on 1 August 2026. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe 27-year-old faces two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault at Ceannt Station, plus one count of sexual assault at Victoria Place, Galway. (rte.ie)
  • courtJudge John King said he could not sanction prison transfers. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtDefence barrister Donal Cronin indicated a book of evidence would be required in both cases. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtGarda Sergeant Damien Prendergast requested a four-week adjournment to prepare both books of evidence. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe younger man initially did not consent to the four-week adjournment. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtBoth men ultimately consented to the four-week adjournment. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe duo was remanded in custody to appear at Galway District Court via video link on 9 November. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe hearing was an in-camera sitting of Galway District Court conducted via video link. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe two men appeared via video link at Galway District Court on 12 October 2026. (rte.ie)
  • courtProceedings were translated for both men by an Arabic interpreter. (rte.ie)
  • courtJudge John King presided over the hearing. (rte.ie)
  • courtBoth men had already been refused bail by the High Court in relation to the rape and false imprisonment charges. (rte.ie)
  • courtBoth men acceded to the State's request and were remanded to appear via video link at Galway District Court on 9 November. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe younger man communicated through an Arabic interpreter. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe 25-year-old appeared with a black eye and claimed he was attacked by a fellow inmate at Midlands Prison. (rte.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 12 Oct2026
    In courtrte.ie, its first report
    Two men accused of rape in Galway further remanded

    Reports the further remand hearing at Galway District Court on 12 October 2026, details of the specific charges against each accused, the 25-year-old's complaint about an attack by a fellow inmate at Midlands Prison, and the next court date of 9 November 2026.

    victim, femaleaccused, 25, maleaccused, 27, male
  2. 1 Oct2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    One of two men accused of rape at Galway's Ceannt Station says he was attacked in prison

    Details the 12 October 2026 in-camera court appearance, the younger man's claim of a prison assault, the specific charges for each defendant, the request for a four-week adjournment to prepare books of evidence, and the remand to 9 November 2026.

    victim, femaleaccused, 25, maleaccused, 27, male