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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12652Criminal damage (defacing a flag) · Co. Limerick

Irish tricolour flag defaced with 'racist wording' in Dooradoyle, Limerick

An Irish tricolour flag was defaced with the words 'Get them Out' in blue marker pen at the entrance to an estate in Dooradoyle, Limerick. Gardaí have launched an investigation following a report from a member of the public.

  1. Reported19 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn Irish tricolour flag was defaced with the words 'Get them Out' written in blue marker pen. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe defaced flag was at the entrance to an estate in Dooradoyle, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe area is in close proximity to the hospital and has many people from diverse communities who work at the hospital and local factories. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationCllr Daniel Butler, Metropolitan district leader, contacted officers at Roxboro garda station after spotting the flag. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA garda spokesperson said officers are carrying out enquiries following a report received from a member of the public. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherCllr Butler described the slogan on the flag as 'racist wording' and 'highly offensive'. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Sep2025
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    'Get them out': Gardaí launch probe into 'racist wording' on Irish tricolour flag in Limerick

    First report of the incident; Gardaí carrying out enquiries following a report from a member of the public. Cllr Daniel Butler, Metropolitan district leader, described the wording as 'racist' and 'highly offensive'.