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Ex-Northern Ireland and Man United player Philip Mulryne one step closer to being ordained a priest

The 38-year-old was ordained as a deacon this weekend.

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Oct 31st 2016, 7:52 PM

VIDEO: Five young men and women explain why they became priests and nuns

One thing is certain, nuns can’t play table tennis.

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Jan 30th 2015, 3:30 PM

Paul Curran: 'It’s a no brainer. He has to be back in'

The star of last Monday night’s Dublin county final has been tipped for inter-county recognition next year.

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Oct 31st 2012, 12:25 PM