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'Lasting damage' done to Deer Stone in Glendalough


Lasting damage has been caused to the Deer Stone in Glendalough, Co Wicklow, in what appears to be an act of vandalism, according to Project Manager for HeritageMaps.ie Pat Reid.

Speaking on RTÉ's Today with Philip Boucher-Hayes, Mr Reid said he believes someone lit a fire on the stone, which caused the boulder it is carved into to crack.

More: https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2023/0809/1398883-deerstone-glendalough-wicklow/
ryaner Posted by ryaner
9th August 2023ce

Comments (2)

GRRR what exactly is the matter with people? This is very sad. Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
10th August 2023ce
Give an idiot a box of matches. Howburn Digger Posted by Howburn Digger
12th August 2023ce
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