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Case No. 13287Criminal damage · Co. Kerry · 1 Jul 2025

Gardaí appeal after damage to Rose of Tralee monument

Gardaí are appealing for information after glass panels at the Rose of Tralee monument in Tralee Town Park were smashed by a suspect throwing stones, causing an estimated €9,000 of damage. Gardaí believe the damage was deliberate and are reviewing CCTV footage.

  1. Reported4 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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  • whatThousands of euro of damage was done to part of a glass monument in Tralee Town Park. (rte.ie)
  • whatAn estimated €9,000 of damage was done to a glass panel around the festival monument. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at the Rose Garden in Tralee. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at around 5.40pm on Tuesday. (rte.ie)
  • causeGardaí believe the damage was deliberate. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are viewing CCTV footage and appealing for clearer footage. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe suspect threw stones until the glass shattered. (rte.ie)
  • otherDeputy Mayor Angie Baily condemned the damage. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Jul2025
    Reportedrte.ie, first report
    Gardaí appeal after damage to Rose of Tralee monument

    First report of the incident. Gives the estimated damage, the time, the CCTV investigation and a description of the suspect.

    suspect, late teens or early 20s, male