Talk on 'most scandalous' theft in Ireland

The police notice about the theft in 1907.

A talk on the theft of the Irish Crown Jewels will be held in St Laurence's GAA Club on Wednesday 3 April, writes Brian Byrne.

The event is hosted by  the South Kildare Villages History and Heritage Group and will be given by historian and author Hugh Crawford.

The jewels were stolen in 1907 and at the time it was Ireland's most scandalous theft. It remains unsolved to this day.

The items were a diamond badge and diamond star created in 1831 for the Grand Master of the Order of St Patrick, an order of knighthood established in 1783 by George III. In addition, the collars of five knights of the order were taken in the robbery. Nothing has ever been recovered.

The badge and star were valued at the equivalent of approximately €4 million in today's money. 

The talk will begin at 8pm and all are most welcome. The location Eircode is R14 CX28.

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