Galway man faces additional 185 charges
A court has heard how a Galway man, who has already been charged with cruelty, rape and neglect of his children, now faces an additional 185 charges.
The 48-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Athenry District Court today.
In December the man was charged with raping four of his daughters and neglect and cruelty towards a son between1997 and April of last year.
Earlier today the man was charged with an additional 185 charges.
He made no reply except to the final charge when he replied: "I didn't do any of it".
A second application for bail was made but denied by Judge Joseph Mangan.
He remanded the man in custody to appear before Harristown District Court this Friday.
His wife faces a total of 18 charges of cruelty and neglect of her children
She was remanded in custody to appear before Ennis District Court on January 22.
