Fr Murray, who was preparing to celebrate his final Sunday Mass before retiring this week, sustained a serious head injury ...

Sadly, it's emerged that Fr John Murray was due to retire from his ministry next week - before he was horrendously attacked.

Motorists were last evening advised that the Loughareema Road, outside Cushendall, which was closed earlier on Sunday today following a serious road traffic collision in the area, has now re-opened.

Cut to drink-drive limit and eye tests for over-70s considered in road safety overhaul - Ministers are also considering tougher penalties for uninsured drivers and failing to wear a seatbelt, reports ...