Father Eugene Boland 'Felt Devastated' at Abuse Allegations

BBC News
June 21, 2012

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-18539825


A priest felt devastated when allegations of indecent assault against a 14-year-old girl were put to him, a jury has been told.

Father Eugene Boland denies five charges of indecently assaulting the teenager at his parochial house in Londonderry more than 20 years ago.

The court was told Fr Boland completely denied the allegations when interviewed at Omagh Police Station in July 2010.

Fr Boland told police he had a "open, friendly and bubbly" personality.

He said he could not recall any awkwardness in his relationship with the complainant and he had no recollection of the alleged offences.

The trial continues.