County priest stands down over safeguarding allegation
Galway Bay fm newsroom - A parish priest in the Galway Diocese has stood down while he's investigated over a safeguarding allegation.
For legal reasons Galway Bay fm News can't reveal the identity of the priest, who's in a parish in the county area of the diocese.The Bishop of Galway Martin Drennan went to the parish in question last evening and told parishioners of the decision during 7pm massIn a prepared statement Bishop Drennan said 'your parish priest has stood aside from ministry while a safe guarding issue is being addressed.'He added the matter being addressed is an historical one.