Call to end drinking on children’s playgrounds

A CALL for action to curb late-night drinking parties and vandalism on children’s playgrounds in Kerry was made yesterday.

Playgrounds in areas such as Dingle and Ballyheigue have had to be locked at night so as to secure the facilities. Barriers have had to be erected at some playgrounds.

Ballybunion-based Sinn Féin councillor Robert Beasley said gardaí should be asked to patrol areas where playgrounds were located.