Article: I CONFIRM THEE THIERRY; Anger as children ditch saint names for stars.(News)

Byline: By RORY SMITH

FOOTBALLERS and TV sex sirens have replaced saints for Irish children choosing their Confirmation names.

Kids are now plumping for Thierry, Cristiano and Gabrielle - after the saucy Desperate Housewives beauty - instead of holy heroes.

The trend has sparked outrage at a school now ...

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