Vandals smash windscreen on maintenance tractor at Tara athletic grounds

Running and soccer clubs hit once again

Tara Athletic Club and soccer club grounds at Ross Cross have been the subject of vandalism as the clubs' tractor for grounds maintenance has had its windscreen smashed.

The clubs say: "Sadly once again we have to report vandalism at Tara Athletic Club Grounds at Ross Cross.

"Both Skryne Tara AFC and Tara AC are trying, at great expense, to provide proper facilities for the youth of our parish, but unfortunately some idiots have decided to cause trouble and damage to property at the grounds, the clubs say on the local community alert pages.

"This is not the first time we have had to report such acts of vandalism (we can think of other words to describe it) and it causes volunteers to wonder why such vendettas are aimed at our club.

"Both clubs are requesting their members and also the general public to be vigilant and please report any unwelcome 'visitors' to the track.

"If anybody is aware of people just loitering at Tara Athletic Grounds for no good reason they can call any Committee member of either club or the Gardai in Ashbourne on 01 8010600 or any Garda Station."