Fr Edward Gallagher: Priest charged with seven further offences
The court was told the offences are alleged to have taken place on 17 April.Fr Gallagher spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth, and there was no application for bail.He was remanded in custody to appear again on 31 July.Fr Gallagher is already facing a charge of attempted sexual communication with a child on dates between 2 April and 17 April.
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