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Man (30) charged with murder of Stephen Brannigan and attempted murder of priest

Man (30) charged with murder of Stephen Brannigan and attempted murder of priest

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

A 30-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of a man and the serious assault of a priest in Downpatrick.

Co Down community ‘shaken and upset’ after priest attack and death of man

Co Down community ‘shaken and upset’ after priest attack and death of man

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

Father John Murray was struck on the head in a brutal attack at St Patrick’s Church in Downpatrick on Sunday.