Cemeteries locked due to vandalism

The gates of cemeteries in Cork City may be locked at night in a bid to prevent vandals from desecrating graves.

Some city councillors have called for restricted visiting hours at council-managed cemeteries after a sickening attack just days before Christmas.

Up to 60 graves and headstones were damaged when a gang rampaged through St Joseph’s Cemetery in Ballyphehane. Gardaí are investigating the incident.