Last week a faith healer arrived in Ballykissangel to heal the sick, overcome disability and restore faith.

Ms Consuela Dunphy and her entourage of gospel singers and musicians stayed for three days performing twice a day.

At first many residents were wary of Ms Dunphy. Dr Ryan was particularly wary of her powers and promises. "I think it's a disgrace. These people are a menace. She's a fraud and she's telling people with serious injuries that they'll get better" Dr Ryan said.

The Church too was upset with Ms Dunphy's performance. "She'll have to be confronted" said Fr Mac. Fr Vincent was in accordance with his Parish Priest. "She gives faith a bad name" he said.

Despite Fr Vincent's cynicism and apprehension

Garda Sullivan and he were scene entering the marquee for the Saturday Matinee to see Ms Dunphy in action.

Before the performance Garda Sullivan reassured the concerned residents that if she thought that an offence was being committed then she would pass it on to Cilldargan.

"This is ridiculous" she said on exiting the show and continuing she said "but no offence has been committed".

Liam and Donal were more positive. They decided to make the most of the faith healer and went along with their lottery tickets. "If she's going to perform miracles then I hope it will happen to me" Donal said.

Fr Mac decided to see for himself and went along to a show to see if his ostio arthritis could be cured. Witnesses said that Fr Mac limped up to the stage but walked back down.

It looks like the many told miracles of this faith healer looks set to continue. But certainly no miracles occurred for Fr Mac and Liam and Donal.

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