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27/07/2009
Christ Church Ransacked
Robbers have caused extensive damage to a recently restored cathedral in Waterford.
It is believed that man tens of thousands of euro worth of damage has been caused during a break-in at Christ Church Cathedral in Waterford city.
A ceiling in the Church that had only been restored in 2003 was damaged when those involved in the break-in were gaining gain access to an office through the roof last night.
Rubble from the ceiling also fell into the back of the historic Thomas Elliott organ, which dates back to 1817, causing extensive damage.
The organ had previously undergone major restoration in 2002.
The vestry was also ransacked. It is believed those involved in the break-in were searching for money.
Gardaí are investigating the break-in.
(BMcC/JM)
It is believed that man tens of thousands of euro worth of damage has been caused during a break-in at Christ Church Cathedral in Waterford city.
A ceiling in the Church that had only been restored in 2003 was damaged when those involved in the break-in were gaining gain access to an office through the roof last night.
Rubble from the ceiling also fell into the back of the historic Thomas Elliott organ, which dates back to 1817, causing extensive damage.
The organ had previously undergone major restoration in 2002.
The vestry was also ransacked. It is believed those involved in the break-in were searching for money.
Gardaí are investigating the break-in.
(BMcC/JM)
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