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Fr Edward Gallagher. Photo: Joe Boland (North West Newspix)
A Donegal-based priest charged with attempted sexual communication with a child has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court.
Edward Gallagher (58) with an address at Orchard Park in appeared by Sightlink from Maghaberry Prison charged with attempted sexual communication with a child on dates between April 2 and April 17.
He did not speak during the short appearance.
A defence barrister, Stephen Chapman, told the court there were 'still some issues to be resolved' as regards a bail application.
He said he had been in discussion with police and the prosecution about the issues.
Mr Chapman asked that the defendant be produced on Friday, May 9 for a possible bail application.
The case was adjourned until May 9 for a possible bail application.
Gallagher was the curate for the Camus, Clonleigh and Leckpatrick parishes - which include St Patrick’s Church in Murlog, Lifford - and he has been suspended from ministry in the wake of the allegation.
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