Obscene graffiti sprayed in North Cork as bridge's barriers removed illegally 

It is understood people who want to drive heavy vehicles across the historic 15th-century bridge are responsible for their removal

On numerous occasions, heavy vehicles had damaged the walls on the side of the mid-15th century bridge, which was built by the ‘Norman’ Roche family. Picture: Denis Minihane

Gardaí are being urged to investigate who is removing height restriction barriers designed to protect the oldest and narrowest road bridge still in use in Europe and spraying obscene graffiti on signposts in the area.

Fears have been raised that further damage could be caused to the bridge in North Cork if the barriers continue to be taken down. It is understood people who want to drive heavy vehicles across the bridge are responsible for their removal.