By Dan Walsh
Wexford Gardaí are seeking assistance with their investigation into damage to several headstones and a stone wall at Monachán Graveyard in Taghmon between 20 April and 27 July 2026.
The vandalism of at least 15 graves in the centuries-old cemetery has attracted national media coverage.
At some point in recent weeks, vandals are alleged to have broken and smashed the surrounds of graves, knocked over and broken headstones and pulled down a cast iron cross from a wall at Monachán Graveyard.
Locals were enraged by the discovery, blasting it as “disrespectful” and “absolutely disgusting” and branding those responsible as “the lowest of the low”.
In a social media post, local Aontú Cllr Jim Codd said; “This is not the actions of children. Two men would be busy with a sledgehammer to complete this attack on our Christian burial grounds.”
He said he was “simply horrified” by the attack.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious or unusual activity in the area during this time period to come forward.
Gardaí are also seeking road users, residents and businesses who may have relevant CCTV, dashcam or other video footage from the area to make that footage available to the investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Wexford Garda Station on 053 916 5200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
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