Appeal after All-Ireland hurling medal stolen

An appeal for information has been launched after an All-Ireland hurling medal from 1948 was stolen from a home last week.

The theft is believed to have occurred last Friday between 4pm and 7pm following a burglary at a residence in Farnatrane, Oylegate in Co Wexford.

In a statement this afternoon, gardaí say that the medal is of significant personal value to the victim.

A number of other items of jewellery were also stolen.

Gardaí in Enniscorthy are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 053 924 2580, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.