Thousands find their way to St Mary’s Cathedral in Killarney to see relics of St Anthony

Thousands of people yesterday showed their veneration in St Mary’s Cathedral in Killarney, Co Kerry, for the relics of St Anthony of Padua, the 13th century saint revered as the finder of lost things.

A steady stream which began at 10am built to a crescendo for a special evening veneration.

Greyfriars who have gathered from a number of countries to accompany the relics on their 2016 tour of Ireland and Britain yesterday said they were astonished at the faith of people.