'No way to treat a hero': Luke Kelly statue targeted by vandals for second time

The Sheriff Street memorial to the former Dubliner has been discovered this evening with painted black glasses and black marks on its cheeks.

'No way to treat a hero': Luke Kelly statue targeted by vandals for second time
Mon, 13 Jan, 2020 - 20:10
Digital Desk staff

The Luke Kelly statue in Dublin's docklands has once again been targeted by vandals.

The Sheriff Street memorial to the former Dubliner has been discovered this evening with painted black glasses and black marks on its cheeks.

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