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An elderly Irish priest is facing an extradition hearing in the US later over allegations of child sex abuse.An elderly Irish priest is facing an extradition hearing in the US later over allegations of child sex abuse.
Father Francis Markey, 81, was arrested by US marshals at his home in South Bend, Indiana, last week.Father Francis Markey, 81, was arrested by US marshals at his home in South Bend, Indiana, last week.
He is wanted by Irish police for questioning about alleged offences against a 15-year-old in the 1960s.He is wanted by Irish police for questioning about alleged offences against a 15-year-old in the 1960s.
He is in custody in America after appearing in court. The offences allegedly took place at Lough Derg in County Donegal and in County Galway.He is in custody in America after appearing in court. The offences allegedly took place at Lough Derg in County Donegal and in County Galway.
The diocese of Clogher covers Fermanagh, Tyrone, Donegal and Monaghan.