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Priest Edward Gallagher Pleads Guilty to 109 Sex Offences

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 4:14 PM UTC · How we work

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Priest Edward Gallagher pleaded guilty to 109 child sex offences committed between 22 June 2023 and 18 April 2025 at Londonderry Crown Court.
The charges included 43 counts of attempted sexual communication, 43 of indecent images, and 13 of possession.
Bishop Michael Router will ask the Vatican to dismiss Gallagher.
Judge Roseanne McCormick KC adjourned the case and set sentencing for 9 December.
Gallagher remains in custody at Maghaberry Prison pending the December 9 sentencing.

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Priest Edward Gallagher pleaded guilty to 109 child sex offences committed between 22 June 2023 and 18 April 2025 at Londonderry Crown Court.
The charges included 43 counts of attempted sexual communication, 43 of indecent images, and 13 of possession.
Bishop Michael Router will ask the Vatican to dismiss Gallagher.
Judge Roseanne McCormick KC adjourned the case and set sentencing for 9 December.
Gallagher remains in custody at Maghaberry Prison pending the December 9 sentencing.