Born-again Christian refused to swear on bible

Mid-West Correspondent

A Nothern Irish man described as a born-again Christian was challenged at Limerick Circuit Court over his decision to take an oath of affirmation rather than swear on the bible when giving undertakings about his behaviour.

Kenneth Hillyard, aged 55, of Fort William, Sixmilebridge, Co Clare, was in court for breaching a probation order. Hillyard has convictions at Belfast Crown Court dating back to 1994 for attempted rape, indecent assault on a child, and gross indecency involving a child.