Cleric admits to indecent assaults

A cleric has been sent forward for sentencing at Dundalk Circuit Court after admitting charges of indecently assaulting five …

A cleric has been sent forward for sentencing at Dundalk Circuit Court after admitting charges of indecently assaulting five males in Cos Louth, Sligo and Dublin. The offences occurred between 1972 and 1980. The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, admitted nine offences and was remanded on £5,000 bail to appear at Dundalk Circuit Court on January 25th.

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