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Gardai launch investigation into attacks on placename signs

written by Staff Writer August 25, 2022
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Gardai have confirmed they are investigating the daubing of red spraypaint on placename signs across the county.

Dozens of signs in a number of locations including Creeslough, Ballybofey, Letterkenny, Killea, Newtowncunningham, Lifford, Carrigans, Ballyliffin, Moville, Greencastle, Quigley’s Point, Carndonagh, Malin Head, Fintown and Muff have all been vandalised in recent days.

The attacks consists of red paints scrawled over the English name of the town or village leaving just the Irish name to be read.

A spokesperson for the Garda Press Office confirmed to Donegal Daily the incidents are now being investigated.

 

 

Gardai launch investigation into attacks on placename signs was last modified: August 25th, 2022 by Staff Writer
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