A Wexford GAA club has condemned an act of vandalism which took place at their grounds last week.

Tyre marks were left all over one of Oulart-The Ballagh’s pitches, just weeks after Kilanerin GAA club’s pitch was also damaged by vandals. Oulart have reported the incident to the Gardaí, saying in a statement: “Oulart-The Ballagh GAA Club is extremely disappointed after intimidating anti-social behaviour and criminal damage occurred at our Top Pitch on Tuesday, 7th January at approximately 7.50pm.

“Three young individuals riding a Scrambler Motorbike and Electric Scooters intimidated walkers on our floodlight walking track, threatened club members and repeatedly drove across the pitch causing significant damage to the surface.

“This behaviour is unacceptable and very disappointing on our property and club grounds which are always open for use for our community.

“A huge amount of time, work, expense and fundraising by club members and the community goes into maintaining our facilities of which we are proud of. Our facilities our used throughout the year by our GAA and Camogie Clubs, children and adults throughout the parish. All ages should feel safe to enjoy our pitches.

“This incident has been reported to An Garda Síochána. A helmet was also left behind by one of the individuals responsible. It can be collected at Oulart Garda Station.”

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