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31/01/2012
Tabernacle Stolen From St Brigids Church
Theives have stolen the tabernacle from St Brigids church in Dublin.
Gardaí in Raheny said they are appealing for information from the public in tracing the valuable Tabernacle - the container is used to keep the host during a church service.
The Tabernacle was stolen from St Brigids Church, Killester, Dublin 5 on Monday between 12 noon and 3pm while the church was open to the public.
The Reliquary/ Tabernacle has a very distinctive celtic design on the front and on the two sides. It also has double doors on the front and had been in the church for over 50 years.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gardaí at Raheny 01-666 4300, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.
(DW)
Gardaí in Raheny said they are appealing for information from the public in tracing the valuable Tabernacle - the container is used to keep the host during a church service.
The Tabernacle was stolen from St Brigids Church, Killester, Dublin 5 on Monday between 12 noon and 3pm while the church was open to the public.
The Reliquary/ Tabernacle has a very distinctive celtic design on the front and on the two sides. It also has double doors on the front and had been in the church for over 50 years.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gardaí at Raheny 01-666 4300, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.
(DW)
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