Investigation underway after 'sickening' vandalism in Cork graveyard

Vandals used spraypaint to tag headstones with graffiti at the Church of St Mary and St John in Ballincollig.
Damage to a headstone at the graveyard at Church of St Mary and St John, Ballincollig Co. Cork.

Damage to a headstone at the graveyard at Church of St Mary and St John, Ballincollig Co. Cork.

Sun, 14 Mar, 2021 - 18:08
Greg Murphy

Gardaí are investigating after gravestones in a Cork cemetery were vandalised in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Vandals used spraypaint to tag headstones with graffiti at the Church of St Mary and St John in Ballincollig.

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