Priest remanded over alleged attempted sexual communication with child

Belfast Telegraph - 19/04
A Catholic priest has been remanded in custody after being accused of alleged attempted sexual communication with a child.

Edward Gallagher, 58, of Orchard Park, Lifford appeared via videolink from Strand Road Police Station before a special sitting of Londonderry Magistrates’ Court sitting in Dungannon on Saturday morning.

Wearing a grey coloured jumper, Gallagher was told he has been charged with attempted sexual communication with a child between April 2 and 17 2025.

When asked whether he understood the charges, Gallagher replied, “I do”.

A police constable said they believed they could connect the accused to the charge...
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