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Bikers ‘dig up ground' at prehistoric burial site near Augher


A prominent prehistoric burial site near Augher was ransacked by “40 bikers” last weekend, a Clogher Valley councillor has said.

Speaking at a meeting of Mid Ulster District Council’s environment committee, Councillor Sharon McAleer told “how up to 100 bikers” arrived at Knockmany Forest on Sunday.

The SDLP representative claimed 40 bikers were seen going over Queen Anya’s burial site at the summit of Knockmany Hill and branded this act “not acceptable”.

“I have just been made aware of an issue that happened at Knockmany on Sunday [March 7] where up to 100 bikers had come to the car park and taken up all the parking spaces,” said Cllr McAleer.

“Unfortunately at Queen Anya’s burial site 40 bikers were counted going over the burial site which is just not acceptable.

“They have dug up all the ground and then proceeded to go down through the forest and destroy the wildlife, nature and fauna along the way.

“Lots of people in the community are annoyed about this as the place is packed with walkers.”

More:
https://www.irishnews.com/news/council/2021/03/11/news/prominent-prehistoric-burial-site-near-augher-ransacked-by-40-bikers--2251848/
ryaner Posted by ryaner
11th March 2021ce

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Absolute disgrace :-( drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
13th March 2021ce
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