Freed priest to receive humanitarian award

AN 80-year-old priest, held captive for a month by rebels in the Philippines a year ago, will be presented with the 2010 Hugh O’Flaherty Humanitarian Award, in Killarney at the weekend.

Tue, 09 Nov, 2010 - 00:00
Donal Hickey

Wexford-born Fr Michael Sinnott has been chosen from a distinguished short list of Irish people working overseas with non-government organisations.

The presentation will be the highlight of the Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Weekend which takes place from Friday to Sunday.

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