THE theft of an ancient relic from an abbey has boosted the number of people visiting the historic site.

The theft of an ancient relic from Tipperary's Holycross Abbey has boosted the number of people visiting the historic site.

HOLY CROSS Abbey is considering removing all its valuable treasurers from public display after a gang of thieves stole an invaluable holy relic, said to be from the cross Jesus Christ died on, and a priceless 12th-century cross.

Gardaí in Co Tipperary are looking for two men in connection with the theft of two religious artefacts from Holycross Abbey in Thurles yesterday.

THEY have neither the high profile nor the heavy-hitting personnel of the big guns, but CIT maintained their interest in the Fitzgibbon Cup with a narrow quarter-final win at their impressive Bishopstown complex yesterday.

Tyrone boss Mickey Harte and Kilkenny manager Brian Cody were amongst the attendees at the ceremony to launch the championships at Croke Park today.