Remains of Bishop Eamonn Casey removed from Galway Cathedral crypt

Bishop Eamonn Casey pictured in 1979.

The remains of the late Bishop Eamonn Casey have been removed from the crypt at Galway Cathedral, the Diocese of Galway has confirmed.

In a statement on Saturday, the Galway Diocesan Office said that, with the “assent and cooperation” of members of Bishop Casey’s family, and following prayers for the dead, his remains were moved from the cathedral crypt and "entrusted to their care".