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18/07/2023
GAA Club Damaged By Vandals In Co Down
A GAA club in Co Down has been forced to invest in new security equipment after their pitch was damaged by vandals.
Saul GAC's pitch was damaged by a car performing hand brake turns over the weekend. The club condemned the perpetrators in a post on social media, claiming the actions showed disregard for the club and its members.
In response to the damage a statement posted on the club's Facebook page said: "The club has increased security around our grounds, with new CCTV installed and going forward the grounds will be locked."
The post included photos of the damaged pitch with clear tyre marks shown across a large area of the pitch.
Saul GAC's pitch was damaged by a car performing hand brake turns over the weekend. The club condemned the perpetrators in a post on social media, claiming the actions showed disregard for the club and its members.
In response to the damage a statement posted on the club's Facebook page said: "The club has increased security around our grounds, with new CCTV installed and going forward the grounds will be locked."
The post included photos of the damaged pitch with clear tyre marks shown across a large area of the pitch.
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