The lifting bridge at the Downs, near Mullingar was damaged following vandalism last month.

The tree was discovered to be missing yesterday, with members of the local LGBTQ+ community condemning the vandalism.

The statue of Our Lady was knocked down in the Brusna area.

The company have expressed their disgust at the incident.

Civil Defence volunteers spent almost an hour unknotting the safety rings.

Roscommon Castle and Abbey were both victims of vandalism involving graffiti or padlocks being cut from the gates.

A number of trees were damaged and uprooted around the village last week.

Locals are urging people to keep aware of any suspicious activity.