10 h. ago Manhunt underway after ‘priceless’ jewellery stolen in Louvre raid

The thieves stole nine pieces of royal jewellery from the museum – but dropped one as they escaped.

Politics

12 h. ago Minister turns sod on €23.6m housing scheme – and opens two other developments

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne has officially broken ground on a €23.6 million mixed-tenure housing development in Claregalway – and opened housing developments in Ardrahan and Tuam on his whistlestop tour of the county. The 88-unitClaregalway scheme, led by Galway County Council and supported by €12m funding from the Department of […] The post Minister turns sod on €23.6m housing scheme – and opens two other developments appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

28 h. ago Thieves escape Louvre on motorbikes with stolen jewellery with ‘inestimable heritage’

Thieves entered the Paris museum using a ‘basket lift’ in an operation that lasted seven minutes, minister says

Transport

30 h. ago Louvre robbery: thieves steal pieces of jewellery with ‘inestimable heritage’

Thieves entered the Paris museum using a ‘basket lift’ in an operation that lasted seven minutes, minister says

Events

31 h. ago 'Priceless' jewellery stolen from Louvre museum, French Minister says

A police source said an unknown number of thieves arrived on a scooter armed with small chainsaws.

Politics

31 h. ago Louvre museum closed after robbery, says French culture minister

Rachida Dati said the incident happened as the site was opening on Sunday.

Politics

3 d. ago GB tour operators discover Northern Ireland’s rich history and heritage

GB tour operators discover Northern Ireland’s rich history and heritage  tourismireland.com

Culture

3 d. ago The quiet man – the gentle life and violent death of Sligo farmer Tom Niland

Niland’s family cannot fathom the brutality of the assault during a robbery at his rural home that led to his death 20 months later

Events

4 d. ago Amazing archaeologist Paula Harvey crowned Ireland’s Heritage Hero

Donegal-based archaeologist Paula Harvey has been named as Ireland’s 2025 Heritage Hero by the Heritage Council. A pioneering archaeologist, curator,… The post Amazing archaeologist Paula Harvey crowned Ireland’s Heritage Hero appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

4 d. ago Miriam Lord: Presidential election proving to be a piece of cake for Catherine Connolly

Though her campaign is buoyant, one spirited elderly voter remains unconvinced

Politics

4 d. ago Day of celebrations in Lifford to mark birthday of Red Hugh O’Donnell

A day of festivities, history, music, and heritage is set to take place in Lifford on Saturday, 25th October, to… The post Day of celebrations in Lifford to mark birthday of Red Hugh O’Donnell appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

6 d. ago Halloween events to be hosted across Ireland's heritage sites

The OPW has announced events at eight heritage sites across Ireland.

Politics

6 d. ago Eight Irish castles and heritage sites will host 'spooky events' for Halloween

Ghost stories, tours, and treasure hunts are among the offerings this year.

Politics

7 d. ago Connemara now recognised as one of the last havens for rare birds

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Connemara is now recognised as one of the last havens for certain species of birds. This has been the subject of several talks at Connemara National Park. The wild swathe of nature known as the Connemara bog is a huge piece of seemingly empty mountains ranging from […] The post Connemara now recognised as one of the last havens for rare birds appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

9 d. ago Man (20s) arrested following armed robbery of retail premises in Co Dublin

Shortly after 9.30 pm, gardaí responded to a report of a man having entered a business brandishing a knife, threatening staff and demanding money from the till.

Events

9 d. ago Man (20s) arrested after attempted armed robbery in Co Dublin

A man was arrested near the scene and a knife was recovered.

Events

1 week ago Retailer body condemns armed robbery at Spar forecourt in Northern Ireland

Retailer body condemns armed robbery at Spar forecourt in Northern Ireland  Talking Retail

Events

1 week ago Irish craft, heritage and theatrical storytelling — here's everything we learned at Ireland’s first Fashion Week

Irish craft, heritage and theatrical storytelling — here's everything we learned at Ireland’s first Fashion Week  Irish Examiner

Culture

1 week ago What's your party piece?': Four things to know from the first head

Both candidates kept things largely civil.

Politics

1 week ago Man was murdered in Cork after carrying out robbery and assault, trial hears

Kieran Quilligan’s body was found five months after he went missing, Central Criminal Court jury is told

Events