A pastor who had €840 seized by gardaí as part of an investigation into human trafficking claims the cash came from donations made by members of his church.

Katie Taylor’s pre-fight schedule revolves around prayer and recitation of what has become known as “Katie’s psalm”, according to Pentecostal Church Pastor Sean Mullarkey.

Increasing numbers of Irish people are converting to evangelical Christianity because of its relevance to everyday life, it was claimed today.