Press Releases23 May 17

Archbishop of Armagh Expresses Sympathy with the People of Manchester Following the Bomb Attack

The Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, has this morning sent a message to Bishop David Walker, the Bishop of Manchester, expressing his sympathy to the people of the city following the bomb attack at the Manchester Arena last night.

In it, Archbishop Clarke conveyed his deep sadness at the harrowing news of the bombing, which will be shared by the membership of the Church of Ireland, and sent assurances of his prayers and those of people here for all those caught up in this terrible event – especially the bereaved, the injured and the emergency, security and support services.