THE Kerry priest who brought the British Grand Prix to a halt last week has been remanded in custody for a further two weeks.

Scartaglin-born Fr Neil Horan’s second application for bail was refused at a hearing at Northampton Magistrates Court on Monday.

Fr Horan, 56, who is now residing in Nunhead, London, was arrested by Northampton police after he ran onto the Silverstone track during the Grand Prix on Sunday, July 20. Wearing a kilt and a tam o’shanter on his head, Fr Horan waved a banner that read "Read the Bible – the Bible is always right".

No plea was entered when he appeared a sitting of Northampton Magistrates court the following day and the case was adjourned for seven days.

Fr Horan spoke only to confirm his full name, Cornelius Horan, age and address during the brief hearing in which he stood accused of aggravated trespass. He was remanded to Woodhill Prison in Milton Keynes.

The chairman of the bench, Richard Nelson, told the controversial cleric – who describes himself as a Catholic priest on sabbatical – that his next appearance before the court would be via videolink from prison.

At yesterday’s hearing, Fr Neil spoke only to confirm his name, age and address. His solicitor, Stuart Jeffrey, and his team are to collect medical evidence for the next hearing, scheduled for August 11.