Weaver Park

2022 - 10 - 10

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Fire started in Weaver Park playground is a 'kick in the stomach' for ... (thejournal.ie)

LOCAL COUNCILLORS HAVE denounced a fire which was started in Dublin 8′s Weaver Park yesterday that did extensive damage to wooden climbing frames and play ...

This is a tiny proportion of idiots doing this stuff and the entire community can’t suffer for it,” he added. The high level of use of the park is testament to the value which the wider community places on this amenity.” “That park was built by the blood, sweat and tears of the community there, persuading the council that this was possible. One fire engine from Dolphins Barn fire station responded and quickly extinguished the fire. Such disdain for the huge time and effort that went into creating this beautiful park.— The Liberties Dublin (@libertiesdublin) Unfortunately, firefighters were called to a playground fire off Cork Street earlier this evening.

Dublin City Council vows to repair charred remains of Weaver Park ... (Dublin Live)

Gardai have confirmed to Dublin Live that an investigation into the incident is underway but no arrests have been made so far. CCTV is currently being reviewed ...

The structure is currently being assessed to determine the extent of the damage and a programme to repair the play frame will follow." "The council is fully committed to maintaining the park to the highest standards for the benefit of the whole community. "Weaver Park is illustrative of the significant investment in amenities in which Dublin City Council has made in the Liberties in recent years on behalf of its community. CCTV coverage of Weaver Park is also being examined to try and identify those responsible for the damage. This included the iconic "Dutch Billy" play frame, which was specifically intended to provide a unique and engaging play environment for young children. CCTV is currently being reviewed from the incident.

Locals Condemn 'Appaling' Fire Of Weaver Park, Dublin (Extra.ie)

Dublin Fire Brigade have urged the public to report suspicious behaviour to gardaí following a fire which damaged a playground at Weaver Park, ...

Such disdain for the huge time and effort that went into creating this beautiful park.— The Liberties Dublin (@libertiesdublin) Such disdain for the wider community. This great community here can't be left without the feeling that nothing will happen.' One fire engine from Dolphins Barn fire station responded and quickly extinguished the fire. Unfortunately, firefighters were called to a playground fire off Cork Street earlier this evening. 'Such disdain for the huge time and effort that went into creating this beautiful park.'

Shocking video shows playground on fire in Dublin (Sunday World)

“There's huge anger and frustration locally because a tiny minority of people destroyed the park without any consideration or regard for anyone who uses it.

“There’s a mix of people who use the park, those living in houses and apartments. “Ninety-nine pc of people who use the park do so in a proper way. It’s a safe haven for so many in terms of a place to play. “The Liberties area suffers from a huge deficiency in green space. “We’ve seen people say, ‘this is why we shouldn’t put parks in the Liberties’. We're asking members of the public to report any suspicious behaviour to gardaí.”

Investigation launched after Dublin city playground set alight (BreakingNews.ie)

The fire broke out shortly before 6.30pm in a playground at Weaver Park off Cork Street along Merchants Quay. A fire unit from Dolphins Barn responded to the ...

“Those responsible for this deliberate fire must be brought to task for what they have done. “One fire engine from Dolphins Barn fire station responded and quickly extinguished the fire. And to be safe and fun to use.

Locals 'frustrated and angry' after Liberties playground set on fire (Independent.ie)

The blaze broke out at Weaver Park, off Cork Street, shortly before 6.30pm on Sunday. No injuries were reported but the playground sustained significant damage.

“Ninety-nine percent of people who use the park do so in a proper way. “There’s a mix of people who use the park, those living in houses and apartments. This is not the first playground to be targeted by vandalism and arson. It’s a safe haven for so many in terms of a place to play. “The Liberties area suffers from a huge deficiency in green space. “We’ve seen people say, ‘this is why we shouldn’t put parks in the Liberties’.

Locals 'utterly devastated' after Dublin playground set on fire (Newstalk)

Locals in south inner city Dublin are “utterly devastated” after a children's climbing frame was set on fire by vandals.

So many people fought so hard for this park and it is enjoyed by so many. “But it’s made from a combination of raw materials so that it would be sustainable and… In its current state, the climbing frame is now unusable and Kelly, a local community officer, told Lunchtime Live that the people were “utterly devastated, it’s a major setback.”