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Sunday World
14-07-2025
- Sunday World
Belfast GAA club ‘extensively damaged' during weekend arson attack
Lámh Dhearg CLG on Upper Springfield Road was targeted in an arson attack on Saturday, July 12 A fire which caused 'extensive damage' to a west Belfast GAA club over the weekend was started deliberately. Lámh Dhearg CLG on Upper Springfield Road was targeted in an arson attack on Saturday, July 12. Firefighters attended the scene shortly after the blaze began at 6.20pm and have since determined it was deliberate. . The PSNI also attended the scene. 'The fire, which we believe was started at around 6.20pm on Saturday 12th July, caused extensive damage to the club shop, signage and a digital scoreboard,' Inspector Dalton said. "It's absolutely unacceptable that a community organisation should be targeted in this way.' A Sinn Fein councillor condemned the 'reckless stupidity' of those responsible. Arder Carson also posted pictures of the incident to his Facebook page which show the shop engulfed in flames. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content "Lámh Dhearg supported by it members and the local community work relentlessly to provide top class facilities and services that give hope and opportunity to young and old alike,' he wrote. "This is an attack on everyone of them. 'Lighting any fire in in the open air in this weather beggars belief but this is a different level of reckless stupidity. 'Anyone who has any information should bring it forward so that those responsible can be brought to account.' In a statement Lámh Dhearg CLG said it was 'deeply concerned' by the attack which happened amid preparations to host a wide range of kids camps and championship games over the summer. "Our club shop, scoreboard and Pitch in Patrons signage board which celebrated the recent opening of our new pitch were all destroyed in a fire," it added. 'The club has made great efforts in recent years to improve our club facilities for our members and local community and are deeply concerned by this act of vandalism at a time when our facilities are needed the most. "This event has made us more determined to make good the damage and to continue to provide the best facilities for the benefit of so many in our community.' PSNI Inspector Dalton urged anyone with information to contact detectives. 'Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the vicinity of the club, particularly those who may have relevant dashcam or other footage, to contact us,' they added. "The number to quote is 803 13/07/25." Online reports can also be made, alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously here or on 0800 555 111. The fire in Hannahstown. Pic: Cllr Arder Carson News in 90 Seconds - Monday July 14th
Belfast Telegraph
14-07-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Belfast GAA club ‘extensively damaged' during weekend arson attack
Lámh Dhearg CLG on Upper Springfield Road was targeted in an arson attack on Saturday, July 12. Firefighters attended the scene shortly after the blaze began at 6.20pm and have since determined it was deliberate. . The PSNI also attended the scene. 'The fire, which we believe was started at around 6.20pm on Saturday 12th July, caused extensive damage to the club shop, signage and a digital scoreboard,' Inspector Dalton said. "It's absolutely unacceptable that a community organisation should be targeted in this way.' A Sinn Fein councillor condemned the 'reckless stupidity' of those responsible. Arder Carson also posted pictures of the incident to his Facebook page which show the shop engulfed in flames. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. "Lámh Dhearg supported by it members and the local community work relentlessly to provide top class facilities and services that give hope and opportunity to young and old alike,' he wrote. "This is an attack on everyone of them. 'Lighting any fire in in the open air in this weather beggars belief but this is a different level of reckless stupidity. 'Anyone who has any information should bring it forward so that those responsible can be brought to account.' The Open at Royal Portrush: What happened in 2019? In a statement Lámh Dhearg CLG said it was 'deeply concerned' by the attack which happened amid preparations to host a wide range of kids camps and championship games over the summer. "Our club shop, scoreboard and Pitch in Patrons signage board which celebrated the recent opening of our new pitch were all destroyed in a fire," it added. 'The club has made great efforts in recent years to improve our club facilities for our members and local community and are deeply concerned by this act of vandalism at a time when our facilities are needed the most. "This event has made us more determined to make good the damage and to continue to provide the best facilities for the benefit of so many in our community.' PSNI Inspector Dalton urged anyone with information to contact detectives. 'Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the vicinity of the club, particularly those who may have relevant dashcam or other footage, to contact us,' they added. "The number to quote is 803 13/07/25."
Sunday World
13-07-2025
- Sunday World
GAA club engulfed in flames in suspected arson attack
A club shop and scoreboard have been destroyed in the fire Some of the damage following the fire. Pic: Cllr Arder Carson A suspected arson attack on a west Belfast GAA club was an example of 'reckless stupidity', a Sinn Féin councillor has said. Damage was sustained to a club shop and scoreboard at Lámh Dhearg CLG in Hannahstown, on the outskirts of Belfast on Saturday evening. Photographs taken during the incident appear to show the shop engulfed in flames. The fire in Hannahstown. Pic: Cllr Arder Carson News in 90 Seconds - Sunday July 13 The incident comes just hours before the GAA club were set to begin their annual summer camp on the premises. It is understood the NI Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) attended the incident. In a statement released following the fire, Lámh Dhearg CLG said they were 'deeply concerned'. "As our club makes preparations for hosting a wide range of kids camps and championship games over the summer period our club facilities have been deliberately targeted this weekend,' said a spokesperson. Some of the damage following the fire. Pic: Cllr Arder Carson "Our club shop, scoreboard and Pitch in Patrons signage board which celebrated the recent opening of our new pitch were all destroyed in a fire. 'The club has made great efforts in recent years to improve our club facilities for our members and local community and are deeply concerned by this act of vandalism at a time when our facilities are needed the most. "This event has made us more determined to make good the damage and to continue to provide the best facilities for the benefit of so many in our community.' Councillor Alder Carson, who posted pictures from the incident to his Facebook page, said the incident should be 'condemned without reservation'. "Lámh Dhearg supported by it members and the local community work relentlessly to provide top class facilities and services that give hope and opportunity to young and old alike,' he said. "This is an attack on everyone of them. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content 'Lighting any fire in in the open air in this weather beggars belief but this is a different level of reckless stupidity. 'Anyone who has any information should bring it forward so that those responsible can be brought to account.' The PSNI has been approached for comment.
Belfast Telegraph
13-07-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
‘Reckless stupidity': Co Antrim GAA club suffers suspected arson attack on premises
A club shop and scoreboard have been destroyed in the fire A suspected arson attack on a west Belfast GAA club was an example of 'reckless stupidity', a Sinn Féin councillor has said. Damage was sustained to a club shop and scoreboard at Lámh Dhearg CLG in Hannahstown, on the outskirts of Belfast on Saturday evening. Photographs taken during the incident appear to show the shop engulfed in flames. The incident comes just hours before the GAA club were set to begin their annual summer camp on the premises. It is understood the NI Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) attended the incident. In a statement released following the fire, Lámh Dhearg CLG said they were 'deeply concerned'. "As our club makes preparations for hosting a wide range of kids camps and championship games over the summer period our club facilities have been deliberately targeted this weekend,' said a spokesperson. "Our club shop, scoreboard and Pitch in Patrons signage board which celebrated the recent opening of our new pitch were all destroyed in a fire. 'The club has made great efforts in recent years to improve our club facilities for our members and local community and are deeply concerned by this act of vandalism at a time when our facilities are needed the most. "This event has made us more determined to make good the damage and to continue to provide the best facilities for the benefit of so many in our community.' Orange Order parade passes through Ardoyne without incident Councillor Alder Carson, who posted pictures from the incident to his Facebook page, said the incident should be 'condemned without reservation'. "Lámh Dhearg supported by it members and the local community work relentlessly to provide top class facilities and services that give hope and opportunity to young and old alike,' he said. "This is an attack on everyone of them. 'Lighting any fire in in the open air in this weather beggars belief but this is a different level of reckless stupidity. 'Anyone who has any information should bring it forward so that those responsible can be brought to account.' The PSNI has been approached for comment.
