Neil Horan
Neil Horan is a laicised Irish Roman Catholic priest who gained notoriety for interfering with major sporting events to promote his religious beliefs.
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Cornelius “Neil” Horan, an Irish former priest, is also known as The Grand Prix Priest and The Dancing Priest. He became infamous for disrupting major sporting events, including the 2003 British Grand Prix and the 2004 Summer Olympics men’s marathon, as a means to advocate for his religious views. Horan authored a book called “From Priest to Pagan,” which delves into his spiritual journey and expulsion from the Catholic Church. Additionally, he participated in the reality TV show “Britain’s Got Talent,” where he performed a jig and earned the moniker “The Dancing Priest.”