Case against priest adjourned

The case of a 58 year old retired Wexford priest charged with sexually assaulting young males during the 1970s and 1980s was …

The case of a 58 year old retired Wexford priest charged with sexually assaulting young males during the 1970s and 1980s was adjourned at Wexford Circuit Court yesterday.

The priest, who is facing 21 charges involving alleged acts of gross indecency and indecent assault against four young men, was remanded on continuing bail to the July sitting of the court.

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