Irish priest jailed in UK for financing child rapist

A Fermanagh priest who financed the grooming of a young girl for sex was jailed for five years in the UK today.

Thu, 14 Jun, 2007 - 16:08

A Fermanagh priest who financed the grooming of a young girl for sex was jailed for five years in the UK today.

Father Jeremiah McGrath, 64, gave more than £20,000 (€29,600) to his friend, convicted child rapist Billy Adams, who used the cash to shower a 12-year-old with treats and gifts.

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