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Crown Jewels

Brian Boru's being given a new crown, made from the Irish diaspora's silver and gold

The royal houses of Europe are also being approached, with a view to adding small pieces of gold to the crown…

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Apr 16th 2014, 8:37 PM

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Iconic 'Battle of Clontarf' painting returns to Dublin 3 ... from Hawaii

The 1826 painting by Hugh Frazer will be on display at the Casino at Marino as part of the 1,000th anniversary commemorations.

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Feb 21st 2014, 7:30 AM

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Plans to mark 1,000 years since "defining" Battle of Clontarf

Heritage Minister Jimmy Deenihan hoping for major programme to mark Battle of Clontarf (although, fact fans, it took place “closer to Glasnevin than modern-day Clontarf”.)

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Oct 27th 2013, 8:45 AM