Skryne players in dramatic recovery of stolen cars

Gardai have warned local football clubs to be extra security aware during training sessions. This follows the theft of two cars from Skryne GAA grounds on Tuesday night. The two vehicles - a Volkswagen Golf and a Volkswagen Passat - were later recovered in the Rathfeigh area as the culprits were spotted by members of the football club who pursued them. The incident occurred around 9.30pm on Tuesday night when players at the training pitch across the road from the main GAA grounds and dressing rooms spotted the dressing rooms and cars being disturbed. They were unable to get over in time but one club member who was already on the road was able to pursue them as Gardai were alerted. The Golf was 2006-registered and the Passat was a 2007 model. A full-scale Garda operation was put in place and the cars were recovered. It is anticipated that gardai will prepare a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions on the matter. The incident has led to Gardai to warn those in charge of training sessions to be mindful of security and watchful of people in the vicinity of the training grounds. This is not the first time such incidents have been reported - others in the region include a number in Louth as well as at the all-weather pitches at Kilmainhamwood. Skryne GAA, while it has not enjoyed senior championship success in Meath for some years, has provided the county team with high profile players over the years including Trevor Giles, John McDermott, Colm O'Rourke, Liam Hayes and further back, the O'Briens and Cromwells, as well as the present Meath goalkeeper, Paddy O'Rourke.