Gardaí in Tullamore have recovered six valuable pieces of artwork during a planned operation in Edenderry, Co. Offaly.

The six oil paintings (part of a set of fourteen Stations of the Cross) were reported stolen from the Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Kiltullagh, Co. Galway in June 2013.

The discovery was made by Gardaí attached to Edenderry and Tullamore during a search of wasteland near Edenderry this afternoon (12/4/2016). The paintings were found in good condition and have been removed from the scene to Tullamore Garda Station for forensic and technical examination.

No one was arrested during this phase of the investigation and enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station 057-9327600, Galway Garda Station 091-538000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.