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25 Oct 2025

Case adjourned for Derry priest charged with attempted sexual communication with a child

Edward Gallagher (58) with an address at Orchard Park in Lifford County Donegal appeared by Sightlink from Maghaberry Prison charged with attempted sexual communication with a child on dates between April 2 and April 17

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

A priest charged with attempted sexual communication with a child has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court today. 

Edward Gallagher (58) with an address at Orchard Park in Lifford County Donegal 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. 

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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. 

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