Priest stood down after allegation

A PARISH priest in Co Galway is under investigation following an allegation involving a child in the 1980s.

Priest stood down after allegation
Mon, 02 May, 2011 - 01:00
John Fallon

The priest has been stood down from his duties while the allegation is investigated.

The disclosure that the priest faced an allegation was made by Archbishop of Tuam Dr Michael Neary at masses on Saturday evening.

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