Irish Government Offers Shelter to Threatened Priest Amid Loyalist Protests
Fr. Aiden Troy, a Catholic priest who faced death threats due to his involvement in the Holy Cross primary school dispute in north Belfast, declined government-provided emergency accommodation to remain close to his congregation. The conflict, marked by loyalist protests against nationalist children, drew international attention when images of frightened schoolgirls emerged. Despite ongoing intimidation and threats, Fr. Troy prioritized his community’s needs over his safety.