Michael Greaney, who died in an apparent murder suicide at his family home in Cobh in Co Cork on Sunday, is to be buried today.

THE superior of kidnapped Irish priest Fr Michael Sinnott has said he was happy that video footage showed the 79-year-old alive but concerned as to how long his health can hold out.

A massive public rally will be held tomorrow in the Philippines demanding a kidnap gang release an ailing Wexford-born priest snatched almost a fortnight ago.

Missionaries tonight pleaded with a kidnap gang who took an ailing Irish priest hostage to allow him access to vital heart medication.

Fears were growing today for the health of an elderly Irish missionary who was dramatically kidnapped in the Philippines by armed raiders who burst into his home.