Sixteen men today begin formal studies for the priesthood in Ireland.

Twenty-two men are being welcomed into the National Seminary in Maynooth today.

Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin will today ordain three men into the priesthood.

Eleven men will be ordained to the priesthood in Ireland this year, the Catholic Church said today.

Twenty-six men today began their studies for the priesthood at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth.