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Irish priest freed by kidnappers Irish priest freed in Philippines
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A 79-year-old Irish priest held hostage for a month by rebels in the Philippines has been released.A 79-year-old Irish priest held hostage for a month by rebels in the Philippines has been released.
Fr Michael Sinnott was seized by gunmen from his mission office in Pagadian on Mindanao island on 11 October.Fr Michael Sinnott was seized by gunmen from his mission office in Pagadian on Mindanao island on 11 October.
The Irish government said it had not paid a ransom for the release of the Columban Missionary, who is originally from County Wexford. The Irish government said it had not paid a ransom for the release of the Columban missionary.
Authorities blamed the capture of Fr Sinnott on rogue elements of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Philippine authorities believed Fr Sinnott was being held by rogue elements of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
Fr Sinnott underwent a heart bypass operation four years ago. Fr Sinnott, who is originally from County Wexford, underwent a heart bypass operation four years ago.