Stolen chalice found in ditch

A chalice stolen from a priest’s car as he celebrated Mass has been found dumped in a ditch.

Fr Kevin McNamara was saying Mass in the rural Kerry parish of Gneeveguilla on Sept 25 when his vehicle was targeted by thieves.

A smaller ciborium, clerical vestments, and religious CDs were also taken but it was the loss of the chalice that caused most upset as it had been a gift from the priest’s parents when he was ordained 30 years ago.