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Council Disappointed by Removal of Sandbags

A number of one-tonne sandbags were in place on the N2 Drogheda Road to help divert running water from an overflowing stream away from nearby properties.

During a location check on Friday morning, Council crews - working alongside colleagues from the OPW - discovered that three of the sandbags had been taken overnight.

Thankfully, none of the properties located alongside the stream were damaged.

Cllr Dolores Minogue, Cathaoirleach of Ardee Municipal District, said: “It is very disappointing to hear that the sandbags were removed without permission. Everyone at Louth County Council has been working hard to protect residents, properties and businesses during the recent bad weather, and it is upsetting to think that somebody would carry out such a mindless act that may have caused significant damage to members of the community.”

The matter has been reported to An Garda Síochána and is under investigation.