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GARDAÍ HAVE RECOVERED a “very valuable” 17th Century chalice that was stolen during a burglary in Ardee town in Co Louth in 1998.
During the same year, the safe the chalice was stolen from was located in Tallaght in Dublin without its contents. The chalice remained unaccounted for until recent days.
The chalice was advertised to be auctioned in Dublin city during the week, and gardaí in Ardee were alerted to the auction and the chalice was seized by gardaí in Dublin.
The chalice was taken back to Ardee where it was positively identified.
Gardaí said they are continuing to investigate all the circumstances of the burglary that occurred in 1998.
Anyone with information relating to the whereabouts of the chalice since 1998 have been asked to contact Ardee Garda station on 041 685 3222, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
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Is this another casualty of spiralling insurance premiums?
@5hbeZh0I: They wanted to add a swing
Sad, as Irish film making needs as many outlets as it can get. More films seem to be getting made as production costs are getting lower. Its a valuable craft that needs exposure.
“One of Ireland’s best known”
Never heard of it, was it like Cans?
very hard to get sponsors these for any event big or small. economy is supposed to be booming but extra spending is being cut back.
Very sad to hear this. It is such a highly regarded festival. What a loss for our young Irish animators in particular , as this was such an important international platform to launch their work. The Festival also engaged with primary schools, where children got to vote on the Best Animation category and even visit the festival. Maurice Galway and his team are highly regarded ambassadors and promoters of Irish talent and young international newbies. What a stingy mistake.
lack o funding – or increased insurance costs ?
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