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Further vandalism at West Waterford sports club

Further vandalism at West Waterford sports club

West Waterford sports club, Cappoquin Railway Football Club have suffered yet another vandalism attack.

The club previously suffered broken windows with the community gardens being the most recent victim to these attacks.

In this most recent attack, the poly tunnel has suffered punched holes which will require repairs.

Damage caused to Poly Tunnel, Cappoquin, Co.Waterford
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Damage caused to Poly Tunnel, Cappoquin, Co.Waterford

Club Secretary, Martin Reddy spoke to WLR.

"The front door of the poly tunnel had been booted in. A lot of the plastic had been ripped in it, and someone put a boot or a hurley through the side of it as well."

Support in the local area has been "fantastic" according to the club secretary.

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"Our Facebook page was hopping with people getting in touch and wanting us to setup a GoFundMe page to try and support and help us financially. We've always had fantastic support from not just the Cappoquin people but the whole area of West Waterford here have been a brilliant to support our club."

The football club are now updating their security measures in the hopes of ending these vandalism attacks.

"We're now in the process of getting CCTV cameras installed. Hopefully that should alleviate anymore damage to the property. It's the only way we think we can solve the problem."

"We've no other choice at this stage. It's costing the club thousands otherwise."

Cappoquin Railway Football Club have asked anyone with information to get in touch with Gardaí.

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