Irish Chaplain Stabbed in Possible Terror Attack

Father Paul Murphy, a Catholic chaplain, was stabbed multiple times outside Renmore Army Barracks in Galway, Ireland, prompting an investigation into a potential terrorist motive. The attack occurred on Thursday night, leaving the 50-year-old priest with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and he is currently receiving treatment at University Hospital Galway. A 16-year-old male suspect was arrested at the scene after the chaplain ran into the barracks for safety, where on-duty personnel fired warning shots. Authorities, including police and the Defence Forces, are exploring the possibility of a terror link, particularly regarding comments made by the assailant at the scene. Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris and Galway Bishop Michael Duignan expressed their shock and support for the injured chaplain. The investigation is ongoing, with assurances from police that there is no indication of a wider conspiracy related to the incident.