'Missing' Irish chalice could finally be returned from UK — on loan

Chalice, which dates back to 1590, is currently held by the Victoria and Albert museum, which said it was 'available for loan to museums in Ireland'

The Mount Keefe Chalice Chalice is one of thousands of rare artefacts taken out of Ireland and brought to the UK. Picture: Victoria and Albert Museum 

One of Ireland’s oldest religious artefacts could soon be returned from England, A Cork Labour TD has claimed.

Seán Sherlock has been told the Government is to ask for the Mount Keefe Chalice back, even if just for a loan.