Humanist weddings and civil ceremonies at ancient Clare abbey damaging grave slabs

Also, Carrowkeel passage tombs in Co. Sligo were vandalised extensively over the weekend

Junior minister Patrick O’Donovan aid the activity at Corcomroe Abbey in Co. Clare has led to concerns at damage to the grave slabs in its nave in the front of the altar.

The staging of unauthorised humanist weddings and civil ceremonies at an ancient 13th-century abbey in the Burren, Co. Clare, is resulting in damage to grave slabs there.

Local family members are also upset over litter, broken glass and bottles left behind after such events.