Locals in Clarecastle are asking anyone with information about an incident at a popular amenity in the village on Sunday, to contact Gardaí.
A stone pillar and metal barrier at the entrance to the historic quay in Clarecastle were extensively damage on Sunday afternoon.
One of the two stone pillars was knocked while the safety barrier badly buckled in the incident which is believed to have involved a large vehicle.
A post on the Clarecastle and Ballyea Heritage and Wildlife Group Facebook page said: “Serious damage was done to the Port of Clare barrier at the entrance to Clarecastle Quay some time after 1 pm on Sunday afternoon.
A large vehicle rammed the barrier from the village side, demolishing a pier and upright and damaging the signage. If anyone has knowledge of this happening, please pass the information on to the Gardaí.”
A post on the Clarecastle Ballyea Parish Facebook page said: “The Quay is such an important amenity in our community. It sadden us to see this damage done. If you have any information, please contact the Gardai.”
A steady stream of cars visited the area on Sunday and Monday to view the damage for themselves. The entrance to the quay has been closed to vehicles on safety grounds.
One long time resident said: “That’s just pure vandalism. Even if it was dark you’d be hard pushed not to see the barrier. I hope one of the cameras on the road or in the village picked up the culprits.”
