London, England, Apr 24, 2008 / 23:27 pm
Three Catholic priests from Northern Ireland have signed a recording contract worth nearly $2 million for the music giant Sony BMG.
Fathers Eugene O’Hagan, 48, his brother Martin, 45, and their old school friend David Delargy, 44, signed the deal near the steps of Westminster Cathedral. The three men, who call their trio “The Priests,” said they would donate the money made from the music to charity.
The three priests developed their musical talent at St. MacNissi’s College in County Antrim. There, they were nicknamed “Holy Holy Holy” because of their shared aspirations to become priests. According to the Daily Telegraph, they received singing tuition while studying at the Irish College in Rome, going on to perform in the Vatican choir.
Father Eugene said the signing of the 1 million British pound contract was “breathtaking,” saying the record deal may be “God’s design.”