LETTERMULLEN PRIEST SPEAKS OUT AFTER THEFT OF COPPER FROM CHURCH ROOF

Date Published: 13-Jul-2012

The local priest in Lettermullen has described the theft of copper from the church as an 'insult to the church and to the parish'.

Up to five thousand euro worth of copper was removed from Realt na Mara church sometime between 9 Wednesday night and 9 yesterday morning.

The church at the top of a hill serves the parish of Lettermullen and is a well frequented tourist spot.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact Salthill Garda station at 091 51 47 20.

Fr. Eamon O' Conghaile says the parish is shocked by what's happened.