Treasure replica given for display

A replica of a 1,300-year-old monk's bell, which is believed to be priceless, will go on display soon in a Co Tipperary church…

A replica of a 1,300-year-old monk's bell, which is believed to be priceless, will go on display soon in a Co Tipperary church.

The original bell of St Cuilan, who founded a monastic settlement in Borrisoleigh, Co Tipperary, is in the British Museum in London.

But a replica of the bell has been presented to the parish of Borrisoleigh.

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