A Tallaght church has thanked the public for their donations and support after their beloved Virgin Mary statue was decapitated earlier this month.
St Mark's Parish in Springfield took to Facebook to share photos of the havoc caused by vandals. The statue was also targeted by vandals this time last year and was eventually rebuilt through the generosity of parishioners.
The Virgin Mary statue is situated in a serene grotto outside the church used for reflection and prayer. A priest in the parish is hopeful that CCTV footage will help identify the perpetrators.
