Man goes on trial accused of rape in Dublin Mountains

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A man went on trial accused of rape at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 25 May 2017; he had pleaded not guilty.

The alleged rape was said to have occurred at Kilmashogue Lane, Rathfarnham, in the Dublin Mountains, on 11 September 2014.

Prosecuting counsel told the jury the man met the university student through Tinder before they arranged a date. The court was told the alleged victim was expected to give evidence, with the trial expected to last one week.