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Stations of the Cross stolen at Kiltullagh Church
THIEVES have stolen six valuable Stations of the Cross from Kiltullagh Church near Athenry and Gardai have carried out a forensic examination there today.
The internationally renowned 20th century artist Evie Hone did the oil paintings of the Stations of the Cross in 1946 and they have hung in Kiltullagh Church for over 60 years.
Last night when parish priest Fr Martin McNamara went to close the Church at approximately 9 pm he discovered that six of the Stations of the Cross had been stolen.
This morning (Sunday) Gardai carried out a forensic examination at the Church and the Gardai at Mill Street are seeking the help of the public to ascertain what time yesterday the Stations of the Cross were stolen.
Artist Evie Hone who painted the Stations fo the Cross is well known for work on various stained glass windows in Churches and for one that is in the Government Buildings in Dublin.
Minister Ciaran Cannon, who lives near the Church in Kiltullagh, says the community is devastated at the theft of the Stations of the Cross.
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