Midlands Parishes Struggling With Rising Energy Costs

One midlands church is paying €6,000 a month on energy bills.

A Laois priest says every parish is struggling due to the rising costs. 

Portlaoise's Monsignor John Byrne says heating churches is a big challenge as they are large old buildings. 

Ss Peter and Pauls Church in Athlone is spending €6,000 a month on energy bills. 

Monsignor Byrne says it's something they will have to try and deal with the challenge: 

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