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Sinn Fein anger at 'UDA' graffiti on Irish language sign in Tyrone
A Sinn Fein MLA has expressed his anger after 'UDA' graffiti was sprayed on a bilingual sign in Co Tyrone.
The Irish language portion of the sign welcoming people to Mid Ulster was sprayed over and daubed with graffiti.
Located outside Caledon, the sign has been repeatedly targeted by vandals over the past year.
Sinn Fein MLA Colm Gildernew said the latest attack showed a lack of respect for the Irish identity.
“This type of vandalism is completely unacceptable and again brings into sharp focus the need for protection of Irish Language rights through Acht na Gaeilge," the Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA said.
“Anybody removing, destroying or vandalising bilingual signs is involved in criminal damage and should be reported to the PSNI.”
Belfast Telegraph
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