Islamophobic graffiti on public toilets at Donegal beach condemned
‘There is no place in our community for this wanton defacement of community facilities and brainless, offensive messaging’
Islamophobic graffiti left on the walls of public toilets at a beach in north Donegal has been condemned.
Gardaí say they are investigating the graffiti, which included Islamophobic comments, at Warden Beach in Fanad.
Local independent councillor Declan Meehan described the incident as “scandalous, mindless vandalism”.
“There is no place in our community for this wanton defacement of community facilities, and brainless, offensive messaging’,” he posted on social media.
He appealed to anyone who has information on “the culprits responsible” to contact gardaí.
Milford gardaí are appealing for information in relation to the incident that occurred between 8.45pm on Sunday, September 13 and 9am on Monday.
“Graffiti was sprayed over a number of the external walls of the toilets between those times,” gardaí said.
“We appeal to anyone who may have relevant information in relation to this incident to contact Gardaí in Milford on 074-9153060 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.”