The St Augustine's Christy Ring chalice 'must remain in Cork'

The hurling legend donated his eighth All-Ireland senior medal to St Augustine's Church — which celebrated its final Mass today — and it formed part of the base of a now-famous chalice
The Christy Ring Chalice in the sacristy of St Augustine’s Church in Cork city centre today, Sunday. Partly made with the melted-down All-Ireland senior medal won by 'Ringy', the vessel was used during the final Mass celebrated at the church today. Picture: Chani Anderson

The Christy Ring Chalice in the sacristy of St Augustine’s Church in Cork city centre today, Sunday. Partly made with the melted-down All-Ireland senior medal won by 'Ringy', the vessel was used during the final Mass celebrated at the church today. Picture: Chani Anderson

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 - 20:00
Donal O’Keeffe

When Christy Ring lived on the Grand Parade in Cork city centre, he was a daily communicant in St Augustine’s Church.

In 1954, local people donated gold, silver, and precious stones to decorate the church’s Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel. 

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