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13th Sep 2015

Sean Cavanagh’s GAA club in Tyrone damaged in suspected arson attack

The PSNI are investigating

Kevin McGillicuddy

There really are some mindless idiots out there.

Moy Tír Na nÓg GAA club in Tyrone face  a massive clean-up bill after vandals attacked the clubhouse overnight and tried to set the building on fire.

The PSNI are investigating the attack on the club of Tyrone, and GAA legend Sean Cavanagh but do not belive the attack was sectarian in motive.

According to the BBC a window in the clubhouse was smashed and liquid was poured in which was then set alight.

The club chairman Peter McKearney belives at least three petrol-bombs were sued in the attempted arson,

“It’s caused extensive damage to the bottom of the property and smoke damage throughout.”

“There’s never been any trouble at this club in a long, long time – all through the Troubles there’s been no issues.”

The attack is understood to have taken place last night between the hours of 22:30 and 8:30 this morning.

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