Abuse priest sentenced to eight years

A former priest who attempted to rape a young girl and sexually assaulted her brother in west Cork more than 30 years ago has been given an eight-year sentence.

John Calnan (aged 73), of The Presbytery, 35 Paul Street, Cork, pleaded guilty to the attempted rape of the girl between January 1, 1980 and April 30, 1980 in west Cork. She was aged seven at the time.