Bishop John Magee will not attend the ordination of his successor at Cobh Cathedral this weekend “in case he becomes a distraction”, according to the diocese of Cloyne.

PRIESTS at the centre of child abuse allegations are no longer serving any public function, but continue to be maintained by the diocese of Cloyne where alleged abuses took place.

PRIESTS at the centre of child abuse allegations are no longer serving any public function, but continue to be maintained by the Diocese of Cloyne where alleged abuses took place.