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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