Councillor condemns acts of local vandalism in Donegal Town
Acts of mindless vandalism that have taken place in Donegal over the past number of weekends have been condemned by a local councillor. Local Independent Councillor Tom Conaghan says the latest events took place this weekend around the Community Hospital where a number of larger flowerpots were overturned and…
Vandalism at ancient tombs ‘attack on our heritage’
A Fianna Fail Cllr has described vandalism at the ancient tombs at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery as an attack on Ireland and our heritage. A Garda investigation is continuing into the incident with Gardai describing it as a despicable act on what is essentially a graveyard. One of the…
Outrage after vandals damage archaeological site in Sligo
Gardai in Sligo have issued an appeal over vandalism to a monument that’s over five thousand years old. The vandals have damaged the tombs at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery. Gardai have described it as a despicable act on what is essentially a graveyard They are appealing to the…
‘Little Free Library’ in Killybegs out of action after weekend incident
The ‘Little Free Library’ in Killybegs is out of action this week after it was vandalised over the weekend. The library beside St. Johns Church in the village is believed to have been vandalised on Saturday night. It’s not yet known who is responsible however volunteers have expressed…
Vandalism of potted plants around the Diamond in Donegal Town condemned
Independent Councillor and resident of Donegal Town, Tom Conaghan, says he feels the destruction carried out looked like there was ‘something let out of a cage’ to do it. OceanFM Ireland · NWT Conaghan Diamond
Investigations continue into property damage at Sligo residence
Gardai are continuing investigations today following vandalism at a house in a Sligo town estate. The incident occurred at the Avondale Estate in Sligo town this morning at 7am when a window in the property was broken by a brick or rock. Mayor of Sligo Gino O’Boyle is appealing to…
Collooney train station waiting room reopened following vandalism
The waiting room at the Collooney railway station has been re-opened. It was closed a month ago due to vandalism which Gardaí still believe was caused by a group of young adults. As a result of the vandalism, parts for the disabled main door had to be replaced, new fire…