Men across the country are urged to consider the possibility of becoming a priest

The Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin is asking men across the country to consider the possibility of becoming a priest.

Bishop Denis Nulty was speaking on World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

In 1984, 170 priests were ordained in Ireland, but today there are just 65 people studying for the diocesean priesthood.

Bishop Nulty, who has written a pastoral letter promoting vocations,

He spoke to Fr Dan Carroll on KCLR about his hopes for young men to consider priesthood.