Statue of archbishop decapitated at Thurles Cathedral

The statue of a former archbishop has been beheaded in Co Tipperary.

Statue of archbishop decapitated at Thurles Cathedral
Fri, 28 Jun, 2019 - 19:24
Digital Desk staff

The statue of a former archbishop has been beheaded in Co Tipperary.

Gardaí are investigating after the marble statue of Archbishop Patrick Leahy was decapitated some time between Wednesday and yesterday.

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