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Car was keyed while owner walked in Marble Hill

Gardaí in Milford are appealing for information in relation to a criminal damage incident that happened at Marble Hill, Dunfanaghy on Thursday, April 28 between 9pm and 10.05pm. A car was parked along the roadside while the owner went walking on the ...

03 May 2022 at 17:33

No plans to change law over Parthenon Sculptures row, says No 10

There are “no plans” to change a law which would prevent the British Museum handing the Elgin Marbles back to Greece. Former chancellor George Osborne, the chairman of the British Museum, has been holding secret talks with the Greek prime minister ...

05 Dec 2022 at 15:28

Life

5 of the hottest interior trends for 2024 – according to experts

From fashionable furnishings to luxe lighting, if you’re looking for inspiration and thinking about a feel-good fix to up your interiors game, designers are already predicting how your space could take shape. View this post on Instagram A post ...

21 Dec 2023 at 08:30

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Looking for participants for the Tour de Kilkenny this July

Marble City Cyclers are urging people to get involved in this year's Tour de Kilkenny. The group will resume their beginners/return to cycling sessions from Monday, April 11 at 7pm. If you would like to gradually improve your proficiency and ...

04 Apr 2022 at 13:33

Greek prime minister accuses Sunak of scrapping Elgin Marbles talks at 11th hour

The Greek prime minister has expressed disappointment that Rishi Sunak “cancelled” a meeting in which he planned to raise the prospect of the return of the Elgin Marbles. Kyriakos Mitsotakis had been expecting to meet the British Prime ...

27 Nov 2023 at 22:27

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Get ready for the big splash

After a two-year break due to Covid, organisers are delighted to announce that Doe Amateur Swimming Club will host their 45th annual New Year's Day charity swim, on Sunday next, January 1 at 2pm, on Marble Hill Beach, Dunfanaghy. ...

27 Dec 2022 at 11:33

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Limited amount of tickets still available for the Marble City Music Festival

There are still a limited amount of tickets available for available for the Marble City Music Festival which runs from November 28 to December 6 in St Mary's Cathedral in Kilkenny. Patrick Rafter heads up the incredible festival ...

25 Nov 2024 at 17:33

Elgin Marbles should be returned to Greece in ‘grand gesture’, says Lord Frost

Britain should hand back the disputed Elgin Marbles to Greece in “a grand gesture”, former Brexit minister Lord Frost has said. The Conservative peer argued the ancient sculptures housed in the British Museum were “a special ...

14 Dec 2023 at 16:50

Greece prepared to ‘fill the void’ in British Museum if Elgin Marbles returned

Greece is prepared to organise rotating exhibitions of “important antiquities” to “fill the void”, should the Elgin Marbles be returned, according to the country’s culture minister. Lina Mendoni gave an insight into the ...

27 Dec 2023 at 23:51

Culture Secretary ‘very pleased’ ITV launched review after Schofield exit

The Culture Secretary has said she is “very pleased” that ITV has instructed a barrister to carry out an external review of the facts following Phillip Schofield’s departure from This Morning. Lucy Frazer spoke to the ...

06 Jun 2023 at 19:23

William condemns rise in antisemitism as he visits synagogue

The Prince of Wales has condemned the rise in hatred directed against the country’s Jewish community saying “antisemitism has no place in society”. William visited a London synagogue to meet young people representing ...

29 Feb 2024 at 17:28

Future of Elgin Marbles a matter for British Museum, says No 10

The future of the Elgin Marbles is in the hands of the British Museum, Downing Street has said, amid reports a deal that could see the sculptures returned to Greece is progressing. No mention was made of the ancient ...

03 Dec 2024 at 14:24

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