House of Prayer returns to profit as donations increase

The controversial House of Prayer at Achill Island in Co Mayo last year returned to profit as revenues more than doubled to over €530,000.

New accounts show the firm that operates the centre recorded a profit of €126,080.

The favourable 2014 results were in contrast to a loss of €167,376 in 2013 — a positive swing of €293,456. At the end of December, the House of Prayer’s accumulated profits stood at €1.61m.