Grange sports area closed following vandalism

The county-council owned multi-use games area in Grange, Mullingar has been closed, the council has reported.

In a statement, a council spokesperson said: "Following the recent serious wanton vandalism at the Grange MUGA (multi-use games area) facility, Westmeath County Council has closed this facility for health and safety reasons.

The cost of the extensive damage caused is being assessed and this community facility will remain closed for the foreseeable future.

The incident has been reported to the gardaí.