Gardaí are investigating after graffiti was daubed on the ancient Lia Fail stone on the Hill of Tara earlier this week.
Locals walking the site were appalled to discover the words ‘Fake’ written on all sides of the ‘Stone of Destiny’ or ‘Speaking Stone’ which is believed to be over 5,000 years old.
The incident took place sometime between Monday evening and Tuesday morning. Spray paint was used to damage the stone, said to be a coronation stone for the High Kings of Ireland.
Gardaí in Navan have opened an investigation and are appealing for information. A spokesman said the stone was sprayed with graffiti sometime between Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
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