A former international footballer has moved one step closer to becoming a priest.
Philip Mulyrne, 38, has swapped the pitch for the pulpit following a career in which he played for Manchester United and Northern Ireland.
He's been made a deacon in the Dominican Order at an ordination service at St Saviour's church in north Dublin.
The midfielder made his debut for Manchester United in 1997, having followed the likes of David Beckham and Ryan Giggs through the club's youth system.
He later played for Norwich City, Cardiff City and Leyton Orient.
After training for the priesthood in Rome, the west Belfast man is now on course to become a priest next year.
He was joined by family and friends for the ordination which was led by Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin.
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