‘Senseless act’ could cost a life

By Tamara O’Connell

A life-sAving piece of equipment was removed from the harbour in Carlingford on sunday, June 4 and dumped at the junction of the Carlingford/ g reenore roads. sinn fein Councillor for the Dundalk/ Carlingford area, Antoin Watters, told the Dundalk leader that the removal of the lifebuoy was “a senseless act”.

“The lifebuoy was discovered between 8pm and 9pm on sunday last by a passerby. Thanks to the fast actions of the Community Alert we got it back and had it checked and cleared by gardai,” said Antoin.

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Man charged over Bridge Street murder

A 26-year-old man has been charged in connection with the fatal assault of 62-year-old Catherine Henry at her home in Bridge Street, Dundalk on the 24th May. Luke Donnelly of no fixed abode appeared before a special sitting of Dundalk District Court last Friday evening.

He had previously been arrested theday before on suspicion of murder after Gardaí had launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a body in Bridge Street. Catherine Henry, a Dublin native, had been working as a volunteer at the Dundalk Soup Kitchen.

Luke Donnelly was arrested under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

At a special sitting of Dundalk District Court Judge Gerard Jones remanded Donnelly in custody to Cloverhill Prison in Dublin.

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“Unfortunately, there have been some lifebuoys targeted in Drogheda and they have been destroyed after being set on fire.

“We were lucky in that sense that at least the lifebuoy in Carlingford wasn’t destroyed. But it’s very disappointing to see nonetheless.”

Antoin added: “If a car drove over it, it would have been a different story. This kind of thing does happen sometimes.

“Last year, someone took a lifebuoy and threw it into the water. It’s a common occurrence. It’s sporadic.

“But it’s a dangerous thing to happen. Someone might need a lifebuoy and it’s vital that there’s one there in good condition.”

He continued: “There is no rationale behind removing or damaging a life-saving piece of equipment. I’m asking people not to interfere with it.” A statement from Cooley Community Alert also condemned the mindless actions of whoever had removed the buoy from the harbour in Carlingford.

“A disgusting and mindless act of vandalism tonight in Carlingford. Thank you Sean McCarragher for recovering a lifebuoy dumped on the main road near the Carlingford to Greenore junction.

When alerted a number of locals began a check of the area and located the empty lifesaving location. The device has now been replaced and we urge anyone who sees anyone interfering with lifesavers to ring the Gardaí immediately. We have had multiple drownings in recent years and these devices save lives! Thank you to all who helped tonight,” read the post which was posted on social media.

“Last year, someone took a lifebuoy and threw it into the water. It’s a common occurrence. It’s sporadic.

“But it’s a dangerous thing to happen. Someone might need a lifebuoy and it’s vital that there’s one there in good condition.”

He continued: “There is no rationale behind removing or damaging a life-saving piece of equipment. I’m asking people not to interfere with it.”

A statement from Cooley Community Alert also condemned the mindless actions of whoever had removed the buoy from the harbour in Carlingford.

“A disgusting and mindless act of vandalism tonight in Carlingford. Thank you Sean McCarragher for recovering a lifebuoy dumped on the main road near the Carlingford to Greenore junction.

When alerted a number of locals began a check of the area and located the empty lifesav-