‘Shouldering the Lamb: Reflections on an Icon’ by Dr Richard Clarke of Armagh contains 11 meditations on the ancient figure of the shepherd carrying a lamb across his shoulders.

“I am standing on the altar where my dad celebrated his first Mass. There are not many sons who can say that,” says Anton Savage.

‘St Michael's Celebration’, penned by composer and musician Tom Conroy, scheduled for live broadcast on RTE One TV and RTE Radio 1 Extra on 30 October.

Caller to RTE's Liveline programme enlists the help of the popular saint to progress Irish soccer hopes.

But proximity to RTE's bandwidth making it more difficult for Spirit to roll out service on FM across whole of Ireland.

"In effect, it is the same as if Pope Francis himself said the Mass and gave the blessing”.