Case adjourned of priest 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 four 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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