Priest jailed for raping parishioner

A Donegal priest has been jailed for seven years by Mr Justice Philip O'Sullivan at the Central Criminal Court for raping a teenage parishioner in the church sacristy over 20 years ago.

Priest jailed for raping parishioner
Tue, 10 Oct, 2006 - 19:45

A Donegal priest has been jailed for seven years by Mr Justice Philip O'Sullivan at the Central Criminal Court for raping a teenage parishioner in the church sacristy over 20 years ago.

Father Daniel Doherty (aged 48), Derriscleigh, Carrigart, was found guilty by a jury on May 31 last on two charges each of rape and indecent assault.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: DonegalPerson: JusticePerson: Philip O'SullivanPerson: Daniel DohertyPerson: CarrigartPerson: DohertyPerson: O'SullivanPerson: SergeantPerson: Bernadette GillespiePerson: Sean GuerinPerson: Bishop of RaphoePerson: Seamus HegartyOrganisation: Central Criminal CourtOrganisation: Garda
<p>Sentencing was adjourned until October 8 for the judge to consider the ramifications of applying the Probation Act. Judge Hughes also asked prosecuting counsel John Griffin to provide clarity on that issue and how it would impact Garda vetting. File picture: Derick Hudson</p>

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