Parishioners walk out of mass after priest criticises footballer’s stance on gay marriage

A number of people walked out of mass in Annagry, Donegal after the priest spoke out against same sex marriage and criticised local inter-county footballer Eamon McGee for backing a Yes vote in the upcoming referendum.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2015 - 16:23

Grainne McGuinness

A number of people walked out of mass in Annagry, Donegal after the priest spoke out against same sex marriage and criticised local inter-county footballer Eamon McGee for backing a Yes vote.

McGee, a corner-back who plays club football with neighbouring Gweedore, won the All-Ireland with Donegal in 2012 and is now taking an active role in the campaign for a Yes vote in the upcoming same-sex marriage referendum.