Community anger as Christmas tree is vandalised in Mayo housing estate

Gardaí in Castlebar are investigating damage caused to the Christmas tree at McHale Road by vandals.

The action is being taken following a complaint made by the local residents association.

The association had purchased new lights for their tree with a beautiful star to sit on the top of it.

However, over the past three days one set of the new lights was cut to shreds while the star was also vandalised.

Stated a spokesperson for the association: "This is totally unacceptable and we are determined to find out whose is responsible.

"We have made a statement to An Garda Siochána and an investigation has been opened."