GARDAI are hunting vandals who attacked a 5,500-year-old standing stone at the Hill of Tara in Co Meath with a hammer.

Damage has been caused in 11 places on all four faces of the Lia Fail Standing Stone — also know as the ‘Stone of Destiny’ — which is mentioned in ancient texts about the High Kings of Ireland.

via Hammer vandals damage 5,500-year-old ‘Stone of Destiny’ – National News – Independent.ie.