Case adjourned for Fr Edward Gallagher charged with attempted sexual communication with a child

Fr Edward Gallagher. Photo: Joe Boland (North West Newspix)placeholder image
Fr Edward Gallagher. Photo: Joe Boland (North West Newspix)

Edward Gallagher (58) of Orchard Park in Lifford County Donegal is charged with one charge of attempted sexual communication with a child on a date between April 2 and April 17 2025

The case against a priest charged with attempted sexual communication with a child has been adjourned at Derry Magistrate's Court today. 

Edward Gallagher (58) of Orchard Park in Lifford County Donegal is charged with one charge of attempted sexual communication with a child on a date between April 2 and April 17 2025.

At today's hearing Stephen Chapman counsel for Gallagher said he would be asking for an adjournment for 4 weeks.

Gallagher did not appear by Sightlink when his case was being dealt with. 

The adjournment was granted and Gallagher will appear by Sightlink on June 5.

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