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15 Oct 2025

'Words' scraped into side of rental car during 'nasty' incident Clare town

Gardai launch investigation following unprovoked incident in Kilrush

'Words' scraped into side of rental car during 'nasty' incident Clare town

Gardaí in Kilrush are investigating and they are appealing to anyone who may have observed the incident or any suspicious activity around the time to contact them at 065 9080550

Gardaí in Kilrush have confirmed they are investigating a report of criminal damage being caused to a vehicle which was parked close to the centre of Kilrush. 

The bizarre incident happened at Francis Street in the town at around 6pm on Sunday, February 23.

"The driver of this vehicle, a grey Volkswagen Polo, parked the car near Supervalu at 5.55pm. Approximately 35 minutes later, at 6.30pm, the driver returned to find words scraped into the side of the vehicle," said crime prevention officer Sergeant Catriona Holohan.

"The driver of this grey Volkswagen Polo is a tourist and the vehicle was a rental vehicle, the driver had no links to Kilrush town," added Sgt Holohan who described the incident as nasty and unprovoked.

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Gardaí in Kilrush are investigating and they are appealing to anyone who may have observed the incident or any suspicious activity around the time to contact them at 065 9080550.

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