Ballycastle Orange Hall attacked

Police are appealing for information after Ballycastle Orange Hall was daubed with graffiti and had an Irish tricolour erected on it.
By Una Culkin
Published 12th Jul 2014, 18:01 BST
Ballycastle Orange Hall. PICTURE KEVIN MCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY MULTIMEDIA. INBM29-14Ballycastle Orange Hall. PICTURE KEVIN MCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY MULTIMEDIA. INBM29-14
Ballycastle Orange Hall. PICTURE KEVIN MCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY MULTIMEDIA. INBM29-14

The PSNI in Moyle are appealing for information after a report of criminal damage to the hall in the Coleraine Road, Ballycastle.

It is believed that the damage was discovered this morning when members of Ballycastle LOL 1458 arrived at the hall to begin preparations for the Twelfth celebrations.

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The words “Tiocfaidh ar la” had been daubed on the hall and an Irish tricolour erected.

A PSNI spokesman said: “In the early hours of this morning (Saturday 12th July), police received a report that graffiti was painted on the premises. Enquiries are continuing.

“Police are appealing to anyone who has information in relation to this incident to contact them in Ballycastle on 0845 600 8000. If you prefer to provide information without giving your details you can contact the independent Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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