Family threatened with being burnt out if they take up new Limerick home

According to a mother of five in the family, Limerick City and County Council dismissed their fears about the graffiti and suggested it was likely the actions of children.

Graffiti on the house at North Claughaun Rd, Garryowen, Limerick City. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

A family who were due to move into a new home in Limerick, now face potential homelessness after receiving threats that the house will be burnt down.

Vile messages, written on the council-owned property in Garryowen, include threats such as “no Tinkers burn out”, and another saying “I will burn".