Gardaí to probe sale of fraudulent Mass cards

GARDAÍ in Mayo are to investigate the sale of allegedly fraudulent Mass cards in shops across the county.

Pre-signed Mass cards printed in the Midlands with the signatures of missionary priests are being sold in shops in Ballina, Castlebar and Ballyhaunis.

“The sale of such cards bearing unauthorised signatures would have to be seen as collecting money under a false pretence and those involved could be liable for prosecution under the Criminal Justice Act 2001,” a garda spokesperson said.