Heart found in Cork crypt in 19th century to be returned to city aboard Naval ship

A human heart found deep within a city centre crypt in the 19th century is to be returned to Cork next month as "sacred cargo".

The relic of a human heart that was discovered in the crypt of Triskel Christchurch in 1863. When found, it was encased in a lead cyst in the walls of the crypt. It is unknown to whom the heart belonged.