Book of evidence served on priest accused of assault

A book of evidence was served yesterday on a priest accused of indecently assaulting a boy at a school in Co Cork about 35 years ago.

Tadhg O’Dalaigh, aged 72, of Woodview, Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin, was served with the book, Inspector Mary King confirmed yesterday.

Inspector Mary King then applied to have the case sent forward from Cork District Court to the county sessions of Cork Circuit Criminal Court starting on October 25.

Judge Con O’Leary acceded to that application.

The accused was represented in court by solicitor Barry Fitzgerald.

It is alleged that the incident occurred at Coláiste An Chroi Naofa, Carraig Na Bhfear, Co Cork.

It will now be a matter for a date to be set for trial by judge and jury at Cork Circuit Criminal Court.