Vandals target Carndonagh park benches
Barrack Hill Town Park committee appeals for information following Bank Holiday damage.
Vandals have targeted picnic benches at Barrack Hill Town Park in Carndonagh, with the local community group responsible for the park expressing disappointment at the damage caused.
The Barrack Hill Town Park Steering Committee said the damage was frustrating, particularly as the park is intended to provide a welcoming space for families, children and visitors to enjoy.
A spokesperson for the committee stated that, “It's disappointing to see the picnic benches in our park vandalised like this. What should be a welcoming space for families, children, and visitors has been damaged by the actions of a few thoughtless individuals.”
“The park is there for everyone to enjoy, and it's frustrating to see community facilities treated with disrespect by some. Repairing this damage costs time and money that could be spent improving the park.”
The Barrack Hill Town Park Steering Committee, a community volunteer group involved in the management, maintenance and organisation of activities at the park, has appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident over the Bank Holiday weekend or has any information about the damage to contact Gardaí.
“If anyone has any information about who is responsible, please report it to the relevant authorities. Let's all do our part to look after the places we share and take pride in our community.”