| Popular sports club gutted after arson attack |
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“It really is terribly deflating to be faced with the prospect of intensive fundraising to try to buy the equipment again,” the local sportsman explained. “We really hope that this article will create an awareness of our situation.” Senan pointed the finger of blame at local vandals. “Some kids tend to congregate and drink behind the container,” he explained. “I’d imagine they got completely drunk and decided it would be great to set the unit on fire. It’s just pure vandalism.” According to club secretary Declan Quinn, Tyrellstown FC played a vital role in the ever-expanding community. “There are over 1,000 children in the area and just a small percentage of those are catered for by the existing facilities,” he explained. “Our club strived to get more and more children involved in sports but it’s now unlikely that we will be able to take on new teams for next year. “We had worked hard to put the money together to get full training kits for our teams so that no one would have to reuse any jersey.”He added: “We even had to ask Fingal County Council if the club can postpone paying the rental for the pitch until we pick ourselves back up again.” According to local councillor Michael O’Donovan (Lab) the vandalism is an “unfortunate, isolated incident”. “It was really surprising and disappointing that such vandalism occurred in Tyrellstown,” he told Northside People. “A survey recently revealed that levels of antisocial behaviour in the area were less than most other places throughout the country. “The young people and those who just want to play sport are the ones most affected here which is a real shame.” |
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