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Case No. 22534Criminal damage (vandalism) · Co. Tipperary · 28 Jan 2023

Vandalism at Clonmel GAA Sportsfield, Tipperary

Vandals tore up concrete seating and damaged brick columns in a spectators stand at Clonmel GAA Sportsfield, County Tipperary, using what appeared to be a sledgehammer or crowbar. The damage was discovered by St Mary's Hurling Club members on 28 January 2023 and reported to Gardaí.

  1. Reported2 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatVandals tore up concrete seating in a spectators stand at Clonmel GAA Sportsfield. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatConcrete seats were pulled up and brick columns upon which they were fixed were also damaged. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatFoundation steel that keeps the structure together was left protruding. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatDrink cans, syringes and needles were found strewn around the vandalised area of the stand. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe damage was to a section of seating in the covered stand on the Albert Street side of the GAA grounds. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • weaponA sledgehammer or crowbar was used to cause the damage. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationThe vandalism was reported to the Gardaí. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherPeople regularly break into the Sportsfield by climbing over its boundary walls. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Feb2023
    Reportedtipperarylive.ie, first report
    Public urged to contact Gardaí if they see trespassers in Clonmel GAA Sportsfield in wake of vandalism

    First report of vandalism at Clonmel GAA Sportsfield; St Mary's Hurling Club urging the public to contact Gardaí if they see trespassers.