GALWAY FATHER OF FIVE FACES CHARGES FOR 185 COUNTS OF RAPE

Date Published: 12-Jan-2010

A County Galway father of five has been charged with 185 further counts of rape against three of his daughters over a 17 year period.

The 48 year old man and his 45 year old wife - who cannot be named for legal reasons - have appeared on charges of cruelty and neglect of their children before Athenry District Court.

They've been in custody since they were arrested at their home on Christmas Eve.