THOUSANDS OF EURO WORTH OF COPPER STOLEN FROM LETTERMULLEN CHURCH

Date Published: 13-Jul-2012

Gardaí are investigating after thousands of euro worth of copper was removed from the roof of a church in Lettermullen.

The copper was taken from Realt na Meara Church sometime between 9pm Wednesday night and 9 am yesterday morning.

Locals have expressed their shock at the robbery of the copper which is estimated to be worth in the region of five thousand euro.

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