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British Museum executive calls for ‘Parthenon partnership’ over Elgin Marbles

The deputy director of the British Museum called for a “Parthenon partnership” with Greece which could see the contentious Elgin Marbles return to Athens after more than 200 years. The sculptures – 17 figures and part of a frieze that decorated the ...

31 Jul 2022 at 13:18

Two people climb Marble Arch amid protests against fossil fuels

Two people have scaled a London landmark to hang a banner as protests against fossil fuels continued for a seventh day. A man and a woman climbed up two pillars on Marble Arch in central London to hoist a green banner, which was about 10 metres ...

16 Apr 2022 at 20:55

Donegal Life

Authority removes invasive species from Dunes

Donegal County Council has removed invasive species which pose a threat to the native vegetation of sand dunes in Marble Hill recently. The main threats to the dune habitat were sycamore and sea buckthorn. The effect of these invasive species ...

14 Apr 2022 at 21:33

Local News

Kilkenny club to receive €5,000 Texaco support for sport funding

Kilkenny’s Marble City Boxing Club is to receive €5,000 funding under this year’s Texaco Support for Sport initiative hosted and organised by Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited, the company that markets fuel in Ireland under the Texaco brand. ...

10 Mar 2022 at 22:33

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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 ...

04 Apr 2022 at 13:33

Reforming heritage laws ‘not a priority’ amid calls to return Elgin Marbles

Calls to make it easier for UK museums to consider returning cultural objects have been rebuffed by the Government. Conservative former culture minister Lord Vaizey will chair a new body aiming to return the so-called Elgin Marbles to ...

13 Oct 2022 at 17:17

Local News

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

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 ...

05 Dec 2022 at 15:28

George Osborne holding secret negotiations with Greece over Elgin Marbles

George Osborne, the chair of the British Museum, has been holding secret talks with the Greek prime minister over the possible return of the Elgin Marbles. The negotiations between the former chancellor and Kyriakos ...

03 Dec 2022 at 14:09

East Donegal

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 ...

03 May 2022 at 17:33

Heavily criticised Marble Arch Mound to close this weekend

The heavily criticised Marble Arch Mound is set to close this weekend. The 25m high man-made hill, which sits at the corner of Hyde Park and Park Lane, will no longer be open after Sunday. The attraction was ...

07 Jan 2022 at 19:55

World

Greek PM seeks ‘win-win’ solution to Elgin Marbles dispute with British Museum

Greece’s Prime Minister has said his government is exploring a “win-win” solution to one of the world’s most intractable cultural heritage disputes – the fate of the Elgin Marbles in the British Museum. ...

12 May 2023 at 08:57

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