Famous Marilyn Monroe dress coming to Co Kildare

The frock she wore while famously singing Happy Birthday to US President John F Kennedy in 1962 will be in the Newbridge Museum of Style Icons in From October 29 to November 6.

Spokesman William Doyle, said: "We are delighted to have been selected as the only place in Europe you can view this iconic garment before auction."

The dress contains 2,500 crystals which were handstitched onto the fabric.

It is expected to fetch €2.6m at auction in November.