Vandalism of Wexford graveyard 'an attack on our history'
A councillor in Co Wexford has described the vandalism of one of the county's oldest burial grounds as "an attack on our history and culture".
An Aontú councillor in County Wexford has condemned the recent vandalism of Monachán graveyard in Taghmon as a desecration of the area's history and culture. Between April and July, 18 gravestones, some dating back centuries, were damaged, with some smashed and others pulled from the ground. Aontú councillor Jim Codd described the incident as "absolutely shocking" during an appearance on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland.
The damage included smashed tombs, granite plinths pulled from graves, a Celtic cross removed from a wall, and numerous tombstones broken or dislodged. Codd emphasized the significance of the graveyard, noting that it is a place where both Catholic and Protestant individuals were laid to rest side by side. He attributed the destruction to a significant amount of force and called for a greater presence of the Gardaí in rural Ireland, stating that local volunteer efforts to maintain the graveyard have been disrupted by reduced Garda presence.
The councilor urged anyone with relevant information or footage to come forward to assist the Gardaí in their investigation.
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