Gardaí in Kenmare are investigating an incident of criminal damage at a church in the town.

On Sunday morning, parishioners in Kenmare came across disturbing vandalism on the front wall of the church.

Spray painted in black and red is an inverted pentagram, which is a widely recognised Satanic symbol, and some illegible text.

Kenmare Gardaí attended the scene after 12 o’clock mass Sunday and are investigating the circumstances around the incident.

No arrests have been made.

The parish priest in Kenmare has said he is perplexed and upset by an act of vandalism on the local church. Councillor Patrick O Connor said it was shocking to see.

People from across the country have volunteered their services in the clean-up attempt.