Mickey Harte to read 'every syllable' of sympathy cards

The united reaction across Ireland’s political and religious divide to the murder of honeymooner Michaela McAreavey has helped assure her family her death was part of God’s bigger plan, her father has said.

Mickey Harte, a devout Catholic who is manager of the Tyrone football team, said the volume of support they had received from members of other faiths had given them great comfort.