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08 Sept 2025

A seat in memory of a local man has been vandalised in Machaire Gathlán

The seat was erected in memory of Thomas Willie Joe Mac Giolla Bhríde

A seat in memory of a local man has been vandalised in Machaire Gathlán

A seat which was erected in memory of Thomas Willie Joe Mac Giolla Bhríde has been broken into two halves. 

The seat is erected in a beautiful scenic spot overlooking the ocean in Machaire Gathlán, Gaoth Dobhair. 

Words from a local song were penned onto the back of the chair. 

Independent Councillor Micheál Mac Giolla Easbuig said he is angry the seat was damaged. 

He said: "I am absolutely furious. Somebody or a group of people decided last night to come along and vandalise this. This is the second time this has happened to us."

He said there were plans to erect three more seats and that the seats are very costly. 

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