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Priest who was found innocent of sexual assault charges resigns ministry

A priest who was acquitted in 2012 of sexual assault charges has resigned from ministry in the Diocese of Derry.

Priest who was found innocent of sexual assault charges resigns ministry

Sun, 30 Mar, 2014 - 16:30

A priest who was acquitted in 2012 of sexual assault charges has resigned from ministry in the Diocese of Derry.

Fr Eugene Boland, a parish priest in Cappagh, County Tyrone, stepped aside four years ago while allegations were being investigated.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Cappagh, County Tyrone Place: Killyclogher Road Place: Omagh Person: Fr Person: Eugene Boland Person: Fr Boland Organisation: Diocese of Derry Organisation: Derry Crown Court

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