Chalice

The O’Learghusa chalice, sold in 2021 as ‘an exceptionally rare Irish silver-gilt chalice, circa 1480’, came to  Monaco for display at the Princess Grace Irish Library on January 22, 2025, for one evening only, following its recent use in mass at the Prince’s Palace. 

It was a real privilege to have this sacred item brought to St Paul’s Church on January 23rd before its permanent relocation to Kylemore Abbey in Ireland.

The Chaplain spoke with the owner and speculated as to the priests who celebrated Mass using it and its place within Irish ecclesiastical history.