A north Monaghan family were sickened and saddened to find that their family gravestone was destroyed by vandals last weekend.

THE RUINED and smashed headstone in the graveyard of St Patrick’s Church, Corracrin, was discovered smashed into pieces by family members as they attended mass on Sunday past, July 8.
Even more more devastating for the family was the fact that the incident occurred in the lead up to an anniversary mass of a late family member which is due to take place this weekend.
Speaking to the Monaghan Post this week, one family member, who wishes to remain un-named, said that the act bore “the hallmark of a very disturbed and sick individual. “We offer our prayers and forgiveness to the individual who carried out this sick and evil act.” However, he added. “But we would like to take the opportunity to sincerely thank the community for their kindness and support at this time.”
Gardai are investigating the incident and are appealing to the public for information.