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Peace Tree In Dublin Damaged After Being Set On Fire

The Peace Tree in Dublin has been damaged after being set on fire. The tree, which stands at the cor...
Niall Colbert
Niall Colbert

2:09 PM - 22 Jun 2020



Peace Tree In Dublin Damaged A...

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Peace Tree In Dublin Damaged After Being Set On Fire

Niall Colbert
Niall Colbert

2:09 PM - 22 Jun 2020



The Peace Tree in Dublin has been damaged after being set on fire.

The tree, which stands at the corner of St Anne's Park in Raheny, appears to have been burnt at the trunk.

Gardaí say they are carrying out enquires into criminal damage of the tree.

Local Councilor Daryl Barron says it happened overnight and has asked the city council to repair the tree:

Sculptor of the piece Tommy Craggs says it can be repaired with a few carvings.

The peace tree was not the only one targetted.

Dublin Fire Brigade says firefighters from Finglas also extinguished a tree that was set on fire in Santry Demense.



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