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Survivors of sexual violence and abuse knew the perpetrators of the crimes in nearly 80 per cent of cases, according to a new study, just published.

More than 400 people gathered in the Galway Bay Hotel last weekend for the presentation of the annual Rehab Galway People of the Year Awards. The attendance included Mayor of Galway Cllr Terry O’Flaherty and County Mayor Tom Welby, as well as Minister of State Ciaran Cannon and other public representatives.

The winning entries in the Galway City Tidy Towns and Garden competition have been announced. Mary Crowe from Ballagh was deemed to have the finest front garden in the overall category while Pat McPhibin, 41 Emmet Avenue, scooped the prize in the same distinction but for front garden in a city council estate.

Last September I wrote a number of Diary entries on the wonderful reception that Galway extended to the survivors of the SS Athenia, torpedoed off the Donegal coast on September 3 1939, the very first day of the war. The ship was sunk by Fritz Julius Lemp, the commander of the U-30. The Athenia was obviously a passenger boat on its way with refugees from Europe to Canada. This wasn’t the start to the war that the German government wanted. Initially it denied that any of its submarines sank the Athenia, and suggested that it was sunk by the British on orders from Winston Churchill in the hope of getting America into the war.

On Saturday at 2pm, RTE Radio One will air a documentary with distinct Galway connections. Produced by Renmore native Niall Fallon and featuring Joanna Fitzpatrick from Forster Court, as well as vox pops from the Galway public, Ring Girls takes a look at the women who parade around the boxing ring notifying the crowd of the next round. As intrinsic and iconic part of the boxing spectacle as ropes and canvas, this documentary promises to give an interesting insight into an often forgotten aspect of the sport.

Location, location, location is the key ingredient when buying a property, and particularly when buying an investment property. With this in mind, Mullery auctioneers has outlined a number of houses it is currently offering for sale in prime city centre locations.

No 53 Forster Court is located in a quiet corner of this city centre estate, and just a three minute walk into the centre of the city and within walking distance of rail and bus links and with every amenity nearby.

On Sunday next February 27 Hotel Meyrick will embrace its musical side with an afternoon jazz session by John Merrick and the Jazz Masters! The six-piece jazz band will make a regular appearance at the four-star hotel with a performance this and every Sunday from 12.30am – 2pm — perfect for those who fancy a Sunday lunch with a difference! A casual lunchtime menu is available during the jazz session with all the favourites including, soups, sandwiches, seafood, hot dishes and desserts.

Forster Court is located in the heart of Galway city, minutes’ walk to the main coach and train stations and only a stone's throw from Eyre Square and Galway's main shopping district. Galway city's most famous landmarks such as the Claddagh, the Spanish Arch, the Long Walk, Galway Cathedral, and the majestic Corrib are all within a pleasant walk.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a recent spate of robberies, assaults, and burglaries.