Camlough man made honorary Samoan Matai chief

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Sean McCullough is Northern Ireland's only known honorary Samoan Matai chief. Wife Eilish was also presented with traditional Samoan attire.

By Iveren McCallion

A local man's become Northern Ireland's only known Samoan Matai chief.

Camlough man Sean McCullough was honoured at his brother's funeral in New Zealand.

Priest Father Patrick was based there for almost fifty-five years.

Sean's wife Eilish was also esteemed and presented with traditional Samoan attire.

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