Ireland's 'longest ordained priest' dies aged 104

Fr Placid was ordained in late 1941, spending almost 81 years in the priesthood

Fr Placid is widely speculated to be the world's longest-serving priest. Picture: Glenstal Abbey

One of the longest-serving priests in Ireland — and possibly the world — has died aged 104, it has been announced.

Glenstal Abbey in Murroe, Co Limerick, announced "with great sadness" the death of Fr Placid Murray, who was Ireland's longest-professed monk.