Fermanagh priest Fr Brian D’Arcy is awarded an OBE

Nicola Henry: The ‘Father’ that should get recognition should be the one from Holy Cross who stood and called out the drug-dealers in the community. Powerful words.

Derek Maxwell: Regardless of what you think of his religious beliefs (and I have none), I think you would be hard-pressed to criticise him as a man.

Ann Smillie: Such a pity people wouldn’t follow his example. Well deserved.

Ina Artt: Well done. You are one of the most genuine people I have seen and heard. You have a lot of friends on both sides.

Yvonne Henry: Well said, Nicola Henry.

Mamie McGinn: Well deserved, Brian. We know you and what you have done, but there are always the begrudgers.

Bev Maguire: Congratulations. A very brave man for speaking out about the abuse he suffered.

Heather Hilliard: No better man to have received an OBE. He truly deserved it for all his hard work and dedication to both sides of the community. Fr Brian is a true gentleman.

Mary Fegan: So well deserved, Fr Brian. On every count. Congratulations.

Mireille McNutt: Always love listening to his Pause for Thought on BBC Radio 2.

Sandra Coulter: A great and genuine man. He has spoken out for as long as I can remember. Well deserved.

Angela Cummings: Congratulations, Fr Brian. Well deserved. Reading one of your books at the minute and really enjoying it.

Agnes Kinghan: Great stuff, Fr Brian.

Marie Wilson: A true gentleman. I have the utmost respect for Fr Brian.

Carmel Hanna: Congratulations. Love your show on Radio Ulster on a Sunday.

Margaret Little: Well done, Fr D’Arcy. Well deserved.

Helen Coard: He is the embodiment of what a priest should be.

Aine Miller: Congrats, Fr Brian. Well deserved.

Stephen Hylands: Congratulations and well deserved.