Condemnation of weekend damage incidents in Buncrana and Newtowncunningham

Two incidents of  damage in Inishowen on Saturday are under investigation, with calls on those responsible to foot the bill in both instances.

In Buncrana, on Saturday night, someone drove through a fence at Festival Park on the Shore Front, before driving away.

Inishowen MD Cathaoirleach Cllr Jack Murray says  whether it was accidental or deliberate, gardai will find whoever was responsible, and it would be in their best interests to come forward now……………

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Meanwhile, also on Saturday night, a number of trees were damaged in Newtowncunningham.

Cllr Paul Canning says a reward of €500 is being offered……………….

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Update:

Cllr Paul Canning says the person responsible has come forward and is now going to cover the cost of the damage caused.

He made the following statement on his social media:

“Update, in relation to the damage to our trees in Newtowncunningham. Contact has been made and the person responsible wants to pay for the damage done to the trees. I want to thank everyone who supported the frustration that we all felt. I also want to thank Greg in highland radio for helping us to highlight our cause. I am of the opinion that we fix the trees and move on. Nothing to be gained by taking it any further. The person responsible regrets the incident and wishes it never happened. Thank you all.”

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