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# Relics

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Check out these Spanish Armada guns that have been found off the Irish coast

The relics are believed to date back to 1588.

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Jun 17th 2015, 5:14 PM

Ireland's ancient relics - what are they and how have they survived?

From their religious classification to the clues they provide archaeologists about Ireland’s chieftains and kings, here’s your guide to Irish relics.

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Aug 18th 2012, 8:00 AM

'Relics of true cross' returned to abbey after being stolen

The parish priest of Holy Cross Abbey in Tipperary said the relics’ return “demonstrates the power of prayer”.

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Jan 17th 2012, 5:55 PM