Drunken ‘group of thugs’ attack ancient fort

A gang of 40 people went on an orgy of destruction and attacked one of Ireland’s most historic monuments.

Drunken ‘group of thugs’ attack ancient fort
Tue, 09 Jul, 2013 - 01:00
Stephen Maguire

Drunken revellers pulled stones from An Grianan Fort in Co Donegal, defecated in a holy well, and then abused tourists.

The incident happened over the weekend when a group of people came at the site for a party.

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CourtsPlace: IrelandPlace: An Grianan FortPlace: Co DonegalPlace: Letterkenny District CourtPlace: Ballbane PassPlace: CregganPlace: DerryPlace: Oaklands ParkPerson: William SweeneyPerson: Raymond McCormickPerson: Garda Eddie DohertyPerson: Garda DohertyPerson: Paul KellyPerson: SweeneyPerson: KellyOrganisation: Office of Public WorksOrganisation: Buncrana CourtOrganisation: OPW
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