138: The Theft of the Irish Crown Jewels

The year 1907 was a busy one for Ireland. It seen its biggest ever fair with 2.5 million people in attendance. It seen the visits of Royal Monarchs such as King Edward IV and Queen Victoria. It also seen the biggest and most expensive heist ever recorded in Ireland perhaps the world at this time. 

Yes this is the story of the Theft of the Irish Crown Jewels.

It is the tale which is about equal parts comedy and high drama, and the comedy unfortunately comes first.