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Fr Eddie Gallagher pictured outside court in Derry at a previous sitting. (Photo: North West Newspix)
There has been 'substantial' progress in the case of a priest facing a series of sex offences Derry Magistrate's Court heard today.
Edward Gallagher (58) of Orchard Park in Lifford County Donegal had been charged with one count of attempted sexual communication with a child on dates between April 2 and April 17 2025 and 7 further offences including inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and causing a child to watch sexual activity on April 17 this year as well as charges of possessing indecent images of children.
At today's sitting a prosecutor told the court that the Public Prosecution Service had received a full file but there was a large number of offences to be directed.
She said that an adjournment of 4 weeks was required for a decision and for files to be prepared for case preparation before a date can be set for a Preliminary Enquiry in the case.
Defence solicitor Derwin Harvey said that this was substantial progress in the case.
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The case will next be mentioned on May 21 and Gallagher remains in custody.
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