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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Ciara Phelan

Father Peter McVerry tells of 'few digs' that left him with black eye after attack at his home

Homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry has told of an attack which left him with a black eye after “a few digs” from someone looking for money.

The Peter McVerry Trust, the national housing and homeless charity, issued a statement earlier this week after reports that Fr McVerry was attacked at his home.

Speaking to the Irish Mirror on Wednesday, Fr McVerry said: “It didn’t bother me at all.

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