Pair arrested in connection with theft of precious artefact

Two men have been arrested today in connection with the theft of a priceless religious artefact from a church in Co Offaly.

Pair arrested in connection with theft of precious artefact
Fri, 01 Jun, 2012 - 22:55

Two men have been arrested today in connection with the theft of a priceless religious artefact from a church in Co Offaly.

The item, known as 'The Precious Shrine of St Manchan' was stolen from St Manchan's Church in Boher at lunchtime today.

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