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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 14975Criminal damage · Co. Donegal

Vandalism at Illies Community Centre reported to gardaí

Extensive criminal damage was reported at Illies Community Centre in Inishowen, County Donegal, where the main gate was rammed open and quads were driven onto the centre's pitch. The centre says the damage is extensive, and the case was reported to gardaí on 10 January 2025, with no incident date given in the articles. Footage of the vandalism has been handed to gardaí, who are investigating, and the public has been asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station. No arrest or charge has been mentioned in the reporting so far.

  1. Reported10 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • The main gate of Illies Community Centre was rammed open.
  • Quads were driven onto the centre's pitch.
  • The centre says the damage is extensive.
Where
The incident involved Illies Community Centre in Inishowen, County Donegal.
When
The incident was reported to gardaí and published on 10 January 2025, but no incident date is given.
Investigation
  • Footage of the vandalism has been handed to gardaí, who are actively investigating.
  • CCTV shows clear footage of the people involved, including a headshot of one of the quad drivers.
  • Members of the public are asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station with information.
Other details
  • The centre released a statement on social media calling on the local community to assist, as it would work to repair the damage.
  • No arrest or charge is mentioned in the reporting.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe main gate of the community centre was rammed open. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatQuads were driven onto the centre's pitch. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe centre says the damage is extensive. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident involved Illies Community Centre. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationFootage of the vandalism has been handed to gardaí, who are investigating. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationCCTV shows clear footage of the people involved, including a headshot of one of the quad drivers. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationMembers of the public are asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station with information. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jan2025
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    'Senseless behaviour' of vandals at Illies Community Centre reported to gardaí

    First report of the incident. Gardaí have footage and are investigating; no arrest or charge is mentioned. The article gives no specific incident date.

    suspect