Man admits range of sexual assault charges against women at Lough Derg pilgrimage site
A worker at the Lough Derg pilgrimage site has pleaded guilty to a range of sexual assault charges against a number of females at the famous Christian retreat.
Tomas Gallagher appeared at Donegal Circuit Court where he pleaded guilty to seven charges relating to offences at St Patrick’s Purgatory.
St Patrick’s Purgatory. Photo: Google Maps
Gallagher, of Rathanlacky, Dunkineely, was formally arraigned before Judge John Aylmer at Letterkenny Courthouse.
The 42-year-old accused man spoke only to say “guilty” when the charges were put to him during a brief appearance.
Details of the alleged sexual assaults were not given during the court appearance.
The offences are contrary to Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act 1990, as amended by Section 37 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001.
Gallagher is further charged that in the same period and location, he did attempt, by inviting, inducing, counselling or inciting a child to sexual touching.
Colm Smyth SC, barrister for…
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