South Dublin playground set on fire by arsonists

Gardai in Rathfarnham are appealing for public information following the burning of a new woodland playground in Rathfarnham Castle Park last Friday evening (8th April).

Staff from South Dublin County Council discovered that materials for a new playground had been deliberately set on fire and burnt.

The Council have re-ordered new equipment to proceed with the woodland playground.

Local Rathfarnham Councillor David McManus (pictured above) said:

“I am beyond furious that part of our new woodland playground was burnt in a deliberate fire on Friday night.

“These thugs have vandalised public property and are a thundering disgrace.

“This new €50,000 playground was being installed following representations that I and local residents had made to South Dublin County Council, with works having started recently in March.

“More public money will need to be spent for new playground equipment.

“I am appealing to local residents – if you saw anything suspicious last Friday night around Rathfarnham Castle Park, please contact Rathfarnham Garda Station on 01 666 6082.”