Wildlife crime unit still not up and running despite promises
(Ireland)Pádraig Hoare (2021). Wildlife crime unit still not up and running despite promises. Irish Examiner. 2 September.
How Rose Dugdale Went From British Debutante to I.R.A. 'Freedom Fighter'
(Ireland; United Kingdom)Max Carter (2020). How Rose Dugdale Went From British Debutante to I.R.A. 'Freedom Fighter'. The New York Times. 11 November.
British heiress was behind 1974 unsolved art theft for IRA: book
(Ireland; United Kingdom)Mark Bain (2020). British heiress was behind 1974 unsolved art theft for IRA: book. Belfast Telegraph. 7 September.
Calls for garda unit to clamp down on wildlife crimes in Ireland
(Ireland)Aoife O'Brien (2020). Calls for garda unit to clamp down on wildlife crimes in Ireland. The Times. 23 May.
Stolen statues missing since 2011 found
(Ireland)Ralph Riegel (2019). Stolen statues missing since 2011 found. Irish Independent. 11 February.
Nazi's family sought return of artwork
(Ireland)Seán McCárthaigh (2018). Nazi's family sought return of artwork. The Sunday Times. 28 December.
'Unique' paintings stolen from Limerick church found `tattered' and `crumbling'
(Ireland)Jess Casey (2018). 'Unique' paintings stolen from Limerick church found `tattered' and `crumbling'. Limerick Leader. 21 December.
National Museum 'did not apply proper procedures', court hears
(Ireland)Mary Carolan (2018). National Museum 'did not apply proper procedures', court hears. The Irish Times. 20 December.
Life-size bronze statue stolen from beside Yeats cemetery
(Ireland)Eileen Magnier (2018). Life-size bronze statue stolen from beside Yeats cemetery. RTE. 17 December.
Garda search found stolen Bantry House painting hanging in Dublin home
(Ireland)Brion Hoban (2018). Garda search found stolen Bantry House painting hanging in Dublin home. The Southern Star. 14 December.
Suspended museum employee in new legal challenge
(Ireland)Tim Healy (2018). Suspended museum employee in new legal challenge. Irish Independent. 7 July.
Stolen heart of Dublin's patron saint returned intact
(Ireland)Conor Humphries (2018). Stolen heart of Dublin's patron saint returned intact. Reuters. 26 April.
Stolen, found – an Old Master nativity with a colourful past
(Ireland)Michael Parsons (2017). Stolen, found – an Old Master nativity with a colourful past. The Irish Times. 16 December.
Another blow for embattled museum as senior official quits
(Ireland)Justine McCarthy (2017). Another blow for embattled museum as senior official quits. The Times. 19 November.
Stolen art had $350,000 ransom
(Ireland)John Burns (2017). Stolen art had $350,000 ransom. The Times. 12 November.
Gardai recover iconic Finglas statue stolen during Hurricane Ophelia
(Ireland)Stephen McDermott (2017). Gardai recover iconic Finglas statue stolen during Hurricane Ophelia. Dublin Live. 18 October.
Viking loot plundered: Irish help sought in tracing artefacts
(Norway; Ireland)Lorna Siggins (2017). Viking loot plundered: Irish help sought in tracing artefacts. The Irish Times. 13 October.
The Yeats Collection sale is only the latest sign of Ireland's broken heritage export system
(Ireland)Robert O'Byrne (2017). The Yeats Collection sale is only the latest sign of Ireland's broken heritage export system. Apollo. 25 September.
Electric Picnic thieves stole art installation by 90 year old nun
(Ireland)Fiona Kelly (2017). Electric Picnic thieves stole art installation by 90 year old nun. Buzz. 6 September.
Morocco opens an investigation into the selling of dinosaur fossils on the Internet
(Morocco; Ireland)Al Arabiya (2017). Morocco opens an investigation into the selling of dinosaur fossils on the Internet. Al Arabiya. 6 September.
'Granny is very upset' - have you seen this missing much-loved Electric Picnic house?
(Ireland)Irish Independent (2017). 'Granny is very upset' - have you seen this missing much-loved Electric Picnic house?. Irish Independent. 29 July.
The Indiana Jones of the art world may solve history's biggest art heist
(United States of America; Ireland)T.J. Raphael (2017). The Indiana Jones of the art world may solve history's biggest art heist. PRI. 25 July.
Ireland should 'give back its looted and stolen treasures'
(Ireland)The Journal (2017). Ireland should 'give back its looted and stolen treasures'. The Journal. 22 July.
Investigator 'convinced' $580M of stolen art from Boston museum is hidden in Ireland
(United States of America; Ireland)Cristina Corbin (2017). Investigator 'convinced' $580M of stolen art from Boston museum is hidden in Ireland. Fox News. 12 July.
Irish republicans thought to be hiding $500 million worth of stolen American paintings in Ireland
(United States of America; Ireland)James Wilson (2017). Irish republicans thought to be hiding $500 million worth of stolen American paintings in Ireland. Irish Central. 29 June.
Illegal metal detectors damage 3,000-year-old wooden road
(Ireland)Ryan Nugent (2017). Illegal metal detectors damage 3,000-year-old wooden road. Irish Independent. 2 June.
National Museum may close exhibition room and restaurant 'to provide anti-terrorist security measures'
(Ireland)Catherine Devine (2017). National Museum may close exhibition room and restaurant 'to provide anti-terrorist security measures'. Irish Independent. 8 May.
How two Irish students stole a masterpiece worth millions in an act of political protest
(United Kingdom; Ireland)Steve Cannane (2017). How two Irish students stole a masterpiece worth millions in an act of political protest. ABC Australia. 31 March.
Irishman known as the King of the Travellers loses $20MILLION libel suit against US magazine's piece on his involvement in rhino horn theft
(Ireland; United States of America)John Breslin (2017). Irishman known as the King of the Travellers loses $20MILLION libel suit against US magazine's piece on his involvement in rhino horn theft. The Irish Sun. 22 March.
Man (52) who damaged Monet painting admits supermarket theft
(Ireland)Nicola Donnelly (2017). Man (52) who damaged Monet painting admits supermarket theft. Irish Independent. 11 March.
Ancient monuments damaged by modern day life
(Ireland)Noel Baker (2017). Ancient monuments damaged by modern day life. Irish Examiner. 7 March.
'Booze, bullies and perverts' rife at museum
(Ireland)Allison Bray (2017). 'Booze, bullies and perverts' rife at museum. Irish Independent. 10 February.
Art worth €50k must be handed over, court rules
(Ireland)Andrew Phelan (2017). Art worth €50k must be handed over, court rules. The Herald. 23 January.
Early Christian book shrine caused much soul searching
(Ireland)Fiona Gartland (2016). Early Christian book shrine caused much soul searching. The Irish Times. 29 December.
Artist floored by the theft of victorious McGregor print
(Ireland)Cian Murray (2016). Artist floored by the theft of victorious McGregor print. The Herald. 20 December.
Stolen Conor McGregor painting may have been spotted on a bus, after a man 'showed it to the whole upper deck'
(Ireland)Cian Murray (2016). Stolen Conor McGregor painting may have been spotted on a bus, after a man 'showed it to the whole upper deck'. Irish Independent. 19 December.
Gardaí seize rare cup made from rhino horn in raid
(Ireland)Jimmy Woulfe David Raleigh (2016). Gardaí seize rare cup made from rhino horn in raid. Irish Examiner. 15 December.
'It's bizarre and appalling' - Vehicles get stuck in well-known historic gate everyday
(Ireland)Catherine Devine (2016). 'It's bizarre and appalling' - Vehicles get stuck in well-known historic gate everyday. The Independent. 28 November.
Call for action as Battle of Kinsale tourist signs stolen
(Ireland)Eoin English (2016). Call for action as Battle of Kinsale tourist signs stolen. Irish Examiner. 6 September.
Artist Kevin Sharkey arrested over alleged art theft
(Ireland)David Kearns (2016). Artist Kevin Sharkey arrested over alleged art theft. Irish Independent. 31 August.
'Vandals' damaging ancient ring fort
(Ireland)John Manning (2016). 'Vandals' damaging ancient ring fort. Irish Independent. 6 August.
Former librarian who stole hundreds of rare antique books worth nearly €200,000 from the National Library of Ireland avoids jail
(Ireland)Independent (2016). Former librarian who stole hundreds of rare antique books worth nearly €200,000 from the National Library of Ireland avoids jail. Irish Independent. 27 July.
Stolen paintings found in Wicklow ditch to be auctioned in London
(Ireland; United Kingdom)Michael Parsons (2016). Stolen paintings found in Wicklow ditch to be auctioned in London. The Irish Times. 24 June.
Locals fear alcohol fueled vandalism will destroy the last remaining relics of Old Palmerstown Church
(Ireland)Claire Scott (2016). Locals fear alcohol fueled vandalism will destroy the last remaining relics of Old Palmerstown Church. Dublin Live. 18 June.
Antique dealer jailed after being caught with 57 books stolen from Carton House
(Ireland)The Journal (2016). Antique dealer jailed after being caught with 57 books stolen from Carton House. The Journal. 17 June.
Man who damaged Monet painting jailed for possession of stolen antique books
(Ireland)Sunday World (2016). Man who damaged Monet painting jailed for possession of stolen antique books. Sunday World. 16 June.
'Valuable' artworks found three years after Kiltullagh church theft
(Ireland)BBC News (2016). 'Valuable' artworks found three years after Kiltullagh church theft. BBC News. 12 April.
Inside the Ballsy Irish Traveller Gang That Stole Millions of Pounds Worth of Rhino Horn
(United Kingdom; Ireland)Mark Wilding (2016). Inside the Ballsy Irish Traveller Gang That Stole Millions of Pounds Worth of Rhino Horn. Vice. 5 April.
Mystery over missing painting in Limerick
(Ireland)Fintan Walsh (2016). Mystery over missing painting in Limerick. Limerick Leader. 22 March.
Convicted art thief who vandalised Monet painting apologises
(Ireland)Patrick O'Connell (2016). Convicted art thief who vandalised Monet painting apologises. Sunday World. 19 March.
The man who blew up Nelson
(Ireland)BBC News (2016). The man who blew up Nelson. BBC News. 12 March.
The fall of Nelson's Column 50 years on
(Ireland)Billy O'Riordan (2016). The fall of Nelson's Column 50 years on. Irish Examiner. 7 March.
Man on trial for having ancient stolen books in his house
(Ireland)The Journal (2016). Man on trial for having ancient stolen books in his house. The Journal. 27 January.
National Library employee to face trial over theft of 216 books
(Ireland)Tom Tuite (2016). National Library employee to face trial over theft of 216 books. The Irish Times. 21 January.
Decorative stones stolen from several local graves
(Ireland)Independent Westmeath (2016). Decorative stones stolen from several local graves. Independent Westmeath. 8 January.
National monuments must be protected by clear laws
(Ireland)Vincent Salafia (2015). National monuments must be protected by clear laws. The Irish Times. 27 October.
Jute Sack Artworks Are at the Center of Simchowitz Lawsuit Against Venice Biennale Artist
(Ghana; Ireland)Sarah Douglas (2015). Jute Sack Artworks Are at the Center of Simchowitz Lawsuit Against Venice Biennale Artist. ArtNews. 25 August.
An Taisce files lawsuit against National Gallery of Ireland
(Ireland)AMA (2015). An Taisce files lawsuit against National Gallery of Ireland. Art Media Agency. 10 August.
Man cutting hedge finds stolen paintings worth €180,000
(Ireland)Michael Parsons (2015). Man cutting hedge finds stolen paintings worth €180,000. The Irish Times. 28 July.
Christie's sale of Russborough paintings postponed
(Ireland)Martin Bailey (2015). Christie's sale of Russborough paintings postponed. The Art Newspaper. 25 June.
Questions over authenticity of Russborough painting
(Ireland)Michael Parsons (2015). Questions over authenticity of Russborough painting. The Irish Times. 16 June.
Ireland 'letting pirates loot shipwreck RMS Lusitania'
(Ireland)Ed Carty (2015). Ireland 'letting pirates loot shipwreck RMS Lusitania'. Belfast Telegraph. 7 April.
The moment vandal was caught punching Monet
(Ireland)Maeve Sheehan (2014). The moment vandal was caught punching Monet. Irish Independent. 7 December.
Belfast man to face trial over rhino horns theft plot
(Ireland)Metthew Cooper (2014). Belfast man to face trial over rhino horns theft plot. Belfast Telegraph. 2 December.
The 'Rathkeale Rovers': 13 men charged with stealing rhino horns and museum antiquities
(United Kingdom; Ireland)Paul Peachy (2014). The 'Rathkeale Rovers': 13 men charged with stealing rhino horns and museum antiquities. The Independent. 6 November.
Foreign experts brought in to beef up security at the National Library
(Ireland)Shane Phelan (2014). Foreign experts brought in to beef up security at the National Library. Irish Independent. 4 October.