Friday, December 19, 2025

Prosecutor gives ‘substantial update’ in Derry priest Edward Gallagher’s sex offence case

Derry Magistrate's Court heard today that 'progress' had been made in the case if a priest facing sex offences.

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 of the court a prosecutor said that an inspector had given 'a substantial update' on the case.

Defence solicitor Derwin Harvey said that there had been 'extensive update' in the case and he was satisfied that there was progress towards a decision in the case.