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Trouble at Claddagh 19 May 2004 The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is sorry to report that
there has been unsocial behaviour and abuse of the public facilities at Sulby Claddagh.
Local residents have been kept awake all night by loud amplified music and
raucous behaviour. The Police have been involved on a number of occasions. They
have been investigating a particularly unpleasant incident when a local resident
received a death threat after making a complaint.
The Claddagh has been littered with debris by louts fuelled by alcohol. On a
number of occasions, the problem has involved underaged drinkers. Drug dealing
has also been alleged.
Trees have been broken down and fires lit, causing damage to the grass and
surrounding areas. This small nuisance element are spoiling the use of a popular
amenity for other members of the public.
The Department will be holding meetings with Lezayre Commissioners and other
interested parties to review management options for the future. If unsocial
behaviour continues, consideration will have to be given to imposing further
restrictions on the use of Sulby
Claddagh by the public.
It is in everybody's interest to see the back of this nuisance. If members of
the public come across unsocial behaviour at Sulby Claddagh, they
should contact the Police on 631212 or the Department's Forestry Division on
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