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# vandalism - Last month October 2022

Minister backtracks on comments made about climate activists throwing soup at artworks

# Climate Protesters

Minister backtracks on comments made about climate activists throwing soup at artworks

Oct 27th 2022, 6:44 PM 23,551 Views 21 Comments

‘I am in no way advocating that anyone follows this example,’ Minister of State Ossian Smyth has said.

# vandalism - This year 2022

# Mona Lisa

Man disguised as woman in a wheelchair arrested after smearing Mona Lisa with cake at Louvre

May 30th 2022, 3:06 PM 38,184 Views 35 Comments

The painting was not damaged due to its bulletproof glass case.

# vandalism - Last year 2021

Over 200 Dart carriages vandalised since January at a cost of over €500k

# Vandalism

Over 200 Dart carriages vandalised since January at a cost of over €500k

Nov 21st 2021, 1:49 PM 22,974 Views 36 Comments

Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has called for a dedicated transport police to tackle rising incidents of anti-social behaviour.

Graffiti in English and German found on Auschwitz barracks

# Vandalism

Graffiti in English and German found on Auschwitz barracks

Oct 6th 2021, 3:29 PM 18,001 Views 10 Comments

Museum officials characterised some of the graffiti as anti-Semitic and echoing phrases used by Holocaust deniers.

# Greta Thunberg

Mural of activist Greta Thunberg in Dublin city centre vandalised

Mar 3rd 2021, 2:45 PM 45,588 Views 96 Comments

The mural is painted on a wall on Chancery Street.

# vandalism - All time

Investigation underway after 20 bins set alight in Dublin overnight

# Vandalism

Investigation underway after 20 bins set alight in Dublin overnight

Mar 26th 2020, 1:30 PM 71,688 Views 80 Comments

Gardaí said no injuries were reported in the incident.

# Vandalism

Banksy's Valentine's Day mural in Bristol covered up following ‘mindless vandalism’

Feb 16th 2020, 5:06 PM 67,820 Views 30 Comments

The elusive artist had confirmed he was behind the piece by posting two images of it on social media.

24-hour security for Cork cemetery after thousands in damage caused to graves

# Vandalism

24-hour security for Cork cemetery after thousands in damage caused to graves

Jan 6th 2020, 2:41 PM 21,146 Views 25 Comments

Gardaí are investigating the incident in which 20 headstones were knocked off their plinths.

'Blatant disrespect': David Attenborough mural vandalised with 'climate hoax' graffiti

# Portobello

'Blatant disrespect': David Attenborough mural vandalised with 'climate hoax' graffiti

Dec 24th 2019, 4:13 PM 37,123 Views 27 Comments

Dublin City Council ordered the removal of the mural early this year.

Vandals drill through 88 solar-powered lights in Co Cork

# Crosshaven Walk

Vandals drill through 88 solar-powered lights in Co Cork

Aug 20th 2019, 10:16 PM 74,200 Views 72 Comments

The lights cost over €4,500 to install last month.

Free Derry sign graffitied with support for British soldier facing prosecution for Bloody Sunday murders

# Tensions

Free Derry sign graffitied with support for British soldier facing prosecution for Bloody Sunday murders

Aug 2nd 2019, 3:57 PM 31,494 Views 0 Comments

Soldier F is set to be charged with the murder of two people killed on Bloody Sunday in 1972.

Garda investigation launched after newly opened Cork park vandalised overnight

# Tramore Valley Park

Garda investigation launched after newly opened Cork park vandalised overnight

Jun 5th 2019, 5:46 PM 67,246 Views 65 Comments

Substantial damage was caused to a green area in Tramore Valley Park on South Douglas Road.

Head of 800-year-old mummy stolen from crypt of St Michan's Church in Dublin

# Vandalism

Head of 800-year-old mummy stolen from crypt of St Michan's Church in Dublin

Feb 25th 2019, 3:44 PM 86,093 Views 63 Comments

The Church of Ireland said the crypt was badly damaged by vandals.

Police investigate after statue of US sailor kissing nurse is spray-painted with '#MeToo'

# Florida

Police investigate after statue of US sailor kissing nurse is spray-painted with '#MeToo'

Feb 20th 2019, 7:44 AM 33,988 Views 51 Comments

Police in Sarasota launched an investigation into who caused the damage – repairs were estimated to be worth $1,000.

'Senseless. Stupid. Ignorant': Karl Marx memorial in London vandalised for second time this month

# HIGHGATE CEMETERY

'Senseless. Stupid. Ignorant': Karl Marx memorial in London vandalised for second time this month

Feb 16th 2019, 7:13 PM 28,964 Views 70 Comments

Red paint was thrown over the tomb of the 19th century philosopher.

'A juvenile act': World War I sculpture cleaned up after being vandalised with paint overnight

# Stephens Green Park

'A juvenile act': World War I sculpture cleaned up after being vandalised with paint overnight

Updated Nov 22nd 2018, 8:07 PM 47,625 Views 136 Comments

“I’d be very sad about it, and the ignorance of people,” one passer-by said.

# Mayo

Garda probe after memorial to Mayo murder victim vandalised

Aug 17th 2018, 7:43 PM 37,921 Views 24 Comments

Gardaí are investigating.

Republican group stages 'action against colonialism' by spraying over 'Victoria' on Dublin street sign

# Victoria Road

Republican group stages 'action against colonialism' by spraying over 'Victoria' on Dublin street sign

Jul 6th 2018, 6:00 AM 23,069 Views 97 Comments

It began this campaign by painting over at least three signs on Victoria Road in Killiney in south Dublin.

Delays remain on Irish Rail services after vandals break in and destroy signalling equipment

# Kishoge

Delays remain on Irish Rail services after vandals break in and destroy signalling equipment

May 12th 2018, 7:25 PM 32,772 Views 46 Comments

Delays of up to 90 minutes were expected this evening.

PSNI launches investigation into vandalism of iconic Game of Thrones location in Antrim

# Dark Hedges

PSNI launches investigation into vandalism of iconic Game of Thrones location in Antrim

Apr 3rd 2018, 1:34 PM 27,571 Views 14 Comments

Paint has been sprayed on road signs in the vicinity of the Dark Hedges in Antrim.

'There's outrage and rightly so': Defibrillator vandalised for the second time in six months in Cork

# Mallow

'There's outrage and rightly so': Defibrillator vandalised for the second time in six months in Cork

Mar 23rd 2018, 3:23 PM 14,851 Views 34 Comments

Willie Walsh from Mallow Search and Rescue called it a “complete act of reckless vandalism”.

Man (24) acquitted of drawing homophobic graffiti and swastika on The George

# Homophobic Attack

Man (24) acquitted of drawing homophobic graffiti and swastika on The George

Feb 2nd 2018, 3:24 PM 24,594 Views 0 Comments

Eoin Berkeley had pleaded not guilty to causing criminal damage.

Investigation launched after life-saving defibrillator 'smashed' on Limerick street

# St Joseph's Street

Investigation launched after life-saving defibrillator 'smashed' on Limerick street

Jan 4th 2018, 3:00 PM 20,525 Views 23 Comments

The medical device is worth in the region of €2,000, and had been made available on the public street following a local fundraising drive.

Vandals destroy Messi statue for the second time this year

# Repeat Offenders

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# Repeat Offenders

Vandals destroy Messi statue for the second time this year

Dec 4th 2017, 11:02 PM 12,806 Views 14 Comments

The Barcelona forward’s legs were cut off.

Memorial to Irish people who died in wars damaged in Sligo

# Poppies

Memorial to Irish people who died in wars damaged in Sligo

Nov 4th 2017, 6:10 PM 25,147 Views 112 Comments

Poppy wreaths were placed in Rosses Point ahead of Remembrance Day next weekend.

Proposed legislation could see people who damage life-saving equipment sent to jail

# Vandalism

Proposed legislation could see people who damage life-saving equipment sent to jail

Oct 10th 2017, 11:40 AM 10,856 Views 45 Comments

A defibrillator in Mallow was vandalised over the weekend.

Dublin street art: 'We would work as fast as we could to avoid getting caught and arrested'

# Column

Dublin street art: 'We would work as fast as we could to avoid getting caught and arrested'

Sep 21st 2017, 7:30 PM 7,887 Views 40 Comments

Street art has emerged from the shadows and is now firmly in the mainstream, writes Dublin street artist Solus.

€1 million spent on graffiti removal in Dublin city every year - but it's not disappearing fast

# Writing On The Wall

€1 million spent on graffiti removal in Dublin city every year - but it's not disappearing fast

Sep 17th 2017, 7:30 AM 9,008 Views 45 Comments

The south east area of the city received the most complaints about graffiti every year.

Brick thrown through window of ambulance parked at Dublin hospital

# Mater Hospital

Brick thrown through window of ambulance parked at Dublin hospital

Sep 11th 2017, 8:02 PM 24,202 Views 25 Comments

The incident happened in the early hours of this morning.

Vandalism in south Dublin continues despite €20,000 investment in CCTV system

# Balgaddy

Vandalism in south Dublin continues despite €20,000 investment in CCTV system

Sep 3rd 2017, 6:30 AM 43,339 Views 48 Comments

The council recently spent €20,000 on the security set-up.

'We could have been killed': Locals worried about number of fires being set in north Dublin suburb

# Vandalism

'We could have been killed': Locals worried about number of fires being set in north Dublin suburb

Aug 31st 2017, 12:05 AM 37,355 Views 18 Comments

The most recent fire was in a wheelie bin outside a woman’s house – it caused extensive damage to her windows and the exterior wall.

'It's insidious behaviour': Limerick church vandalised for a third time in two weeks

# Holy Rosary Church

'It's insidious behaviour': Limerick church vandalised for a third time in two weeks

Aug 30th 2017, 4:33 PM 14,333 Views 23 Comments

The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary has had its windows broken and lead flashing removed from the building.

Abraham Lincoln Memorial defaced in Washington DC

# Spray Paint

Abraham Lincoln Memorial defaced in Washington DC

Aug 16th 2017, 10:04 AM 25,680 Views 132 Comments

The graffiti appeared to say ‘F*** law’.

Locals in Cork baffled after road signs defaced with rude words and pictures

# Members Only

Locals in Cork baffled after road signs defaced with rude words and pictures

Aug 11th 2017, 1:43 PM 53,390 Views 45 Comments

“It’s not nice to look at and is wasting the council’s time and resources.”

Schull locals angered after village sculpture destroyed in night of 'absolute chaos'

# Cork

Schull locals angered after village sculpture destroyed in night of 'absolute chaos'

Aug 10th 2017, 1:03 PM 75,975 Views 83 Comments

Parts of the tourism town of Schull in Cork were left covered in rubbish this morning.

# Belfast

Police attacked in Belfast after removal of wood from nationalist bonfire site

Aug 8th 2017, 8:15 AM 12,335 Views 42 Comments

A number of cars were torched by youths and petrol bombs were thrown at police.

Locals angry anti-graffiti paint wasn't used on new cycle bridge that has already been vandalised

# North Strand

Locals angry anti-graffiti paint wasn't used on new cycle bridge that has already been vandalised

Jul 24th 2017, 6:10 AM 21,684 Views 45 Comments

Dublin City Council said anti-graffiti paint was successful when it was used on Stoney Road in East Wall.

Man arrested after scaling M50 toll bridge and causing €100k damage

# Toll-y Moly

Man arrested after scaling M50 toll bridge and causing €100k damage

Jun 17th 2017, 12:28 PM 45,652 Views 89 Comments

The man was arrested last night.

'Pure mindless imbecility': Memorial for Limerick politician stolen 24 hours before its unveiling

# Joe Crowley

'Pure mindless imbecility': Memorial for Limerick politician stolen 24 hours before its unveiling

Jun 7th 2017, 2:17 PM 21,835 Views 26 Comments

Joe Crowley’s family condemned the theft as a “mindless act” of vandalism.

Window smashed in Galway mosque while people inside praying

# Ballybrit

Window smashed in Galway mosque while people inside praying

Jun 6th 2017, 3:20 PM 26,530 Views 210 Comments

Imam Ibrahim Noonan said people were upset by the incident.

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