Priest assaulted in his home by raiders

The Carlow priest was attacked by three raiders in his Carlow home late on Tuesday evening.

By Christine Bohan Thursday 12 Jan 2012, 8:01 PM

Jan 12th 2012, 8:01 PM 4,909 Views 15 Comments

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Image: Eamonn Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Image: Eamonn Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Gardaí are investigating after a Catholic priest was assaulted in his home in Carlow late on Tuesday night.

The priest was thrown to the ground and received facial injuries when he discovered three raiders in his Tullow home at around 10pm, gardaí have said.

The raiders fled the scene following the scuffle. They are believed to have escaped with a small sum of money.

The priest, named as Monsignor Brendan Byrne, was bruised and shaken by his injuries, KFM reports, and received medical attention after the incident.

Gardaí have said that the matter is under investigation.

Byrne, who serves in the Kildare and Leighlin diocese and has been a priest for over 50 years, is currently the administrator for the diocese following the resignation of Bishop Jim Moriarty in 2010.

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Priest assaulted in his home by raiders