Donegal priest loses appeal against conviction for raping teen
A Co Donegal priest has lost his appeal against his conviction for raping a teenage parishioner in a church sacristy almost 25-years-ago.
Today the three judge Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed an appeal brought by Fr Daniel Doherty (aged 49) with an address at Derriscleigh, Carrigart, against his conviction on two charges each of rape and indecent assault.