‘Lid set to explode’ on Raphoe sex abuse

THE detective responsible for exposing the horrific sex abuse in the diocese of Raphoe in Donegal has said the lid is set to explode on the entire affair.

‘Lid set to explode’ on Raphoe sex abuse
Fri, 12 Aug, 2011 - 01:00
Stephen Maguire and Conall Ó Fátharta

Retired detective Martin Ridge was responsible for bringing notorious paedophile priest Fr Eugene Green to justice.

The Gortahork-based investigator has accused the Church of playing games and has called on it to tell the truth.

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