GARDAÍ in Dunmanway are investigating the theft of a unique gate from the local cemetery, writes Kieran O’Mahony.
The small pedestrianised gate was taken from the cemetery in the past few weeks in what was described as an unusual case by gardaí.
Gda Frances Murphy of Bandon Garda Station asked anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious to contact gardaí in Dunmanway on 023-8856120.
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She also appealed for any information to the theft of a quad bike from a farm in West Cork in recent weeks.
She said the keys were in the ignition and is advising people to take pictures of their property as well as marking them, while speaking to C103 last week.
Separately, a motorcyclist in his 60s was conveyed to CUH following a two vehicle collision between Drimoleague and Dunmanway last Sunday morning.
The collision, which involved his motorcycle and a van occurred at approximately 10.15am on Sunday on the R596 at Derrynagree East.
A Garda spokesperson said the male motorcycle driver was conveyed to CUH for treatment of serious injuries,
‘No other injuries were reported at the time,’ said the spokesperson.
