Theft of Religious Relics - Saint Bridget’s Church, Killester

On Monday the 30th January 2012 between 10.30am and 4pm a casket was removed from the marble alter at St.Bridget’s Church in Killester, Dublin 5.

The casket had only recently been cleaned and St. Bridget’s relic was removed from inside it as a precaution.  At 12.30pm a male was captured on CCTV entering the church.  He was observed leaving a short time later carrying a plastic bag.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.