A priceless Celtic treasure described as a “staggering find” and compared to the legendary Tara brooch has been discovered by accident in the storerooms of Britain’s national museum.

The former director of the National Museum is furious that the Seanad is to move into the building while staff are so anxious they have been “weeping”.

A Medieval brooch pin dating from the 8th century is the latest treasure to be uncovered during construction works on the Adare bypass in Limerick.

Tara campaign and National Museum director Madam, - Dr Pat Wallace, director of the National Museum (May 25th), bemoans the fact that we quote in our literature from his… Sat May 26 2007 - 01:00 ...