Father figures: Singing priests eye Xmas No 1

THREE Irish priests are going for the record industry’s holy grail — a Christmas No 1.

The trio of fortysomethings who minister in parishes in the north have been signed up by Sony BMG, who are keen to tap into a global market of 1.1 billion Catholics.

“The Priests” are made up of Fr Eugene O’Hagan, 48, from Ballyclare, his brother Fr Martin O’Hagan, 45, from Cushendun, and their old school friend, Fr David Delargy, 44, from Hannahstown.