shame on these people

cathy01

I am stunned, speechless (and thats a first).
Some scumbag, filth tried to break into the chairty shop last night....no your not reading this wrong...the charity shop.
It happened at 10.30. If anyone did see anything please tell the Gards.I just feel so let down by the whole thing...:(

Moonbeam

That is terrible:(
Did they do much damage?

mikemac

Charity shop where?
North county Dublin is a big place.

If you want help cathy, you kinda need to provide a location.
I've read this thread a few times and I've no idea where this shop is, maybe it's obvious to Moonbeam but not to the rest of us

Help us to help you

dubmick

bottom of Clonard Street, Balbriggan

cathy01

yep, right beside the medical centre, Balbriggan.
The damage was to the door, lock and to us...emotionally.I know , no one was hurt but it just hurts my stomach to think there are such bad people out there.
Thanks for the kind words , it really does help.
Cathy

Bluetonic

micmclo wrote: »

Charity shop where?
North county Dublin is a big place.

If you want help cathy, you kinda need to provide a location.
I've read this thread a few times and I've no idea where this shop is, maybe it's obvious to Moonbeam but not to the rest of us

Help us to help you

A quick search (quicker than reading this thread a few times) of Cathys other threads would have provided the info.

Anyhow, sorry to hear that Cathy. Do you know was their any other attempts in the town? Did the gardai have much to say?

Unfortunately there are a lot of mindless idiots in the town, like any town. Don't let the bastards grind you down and keep up the good work, the shop always seems to be busy whenever I've passed it by. One person like you would be worth a hundred of the scum your dealing with here.

cathy01

hi, I believe the bank had its windows smashed and a local barman found two lads just walked behind the counter.I cant tolerate it.We want the shop to give ...it gives a economic source of goods for those not flush with money and also for some who are.It gives work experience for others and is a social outlet for people with disabilities and those caring for others .
Its just so hurtful that anyone could think so lowly of the shop to do this.I know its not my home, no one was hurt but still.If I had a chance..well to be honest I couldn't do anything to them, I pity them really.
Bet their parents are REALLY proud of them.
anyway, thanks all.HONESLTY just been able to rant about it helps.Tomorrow I will move on...hopefully.
Come in anytime, grab a bargain, say hello.
Cathy

Moonbeam

I hope they are caught,there really is no excuse for behavior of this type.
Cathy - don't feel down,there are plenty of people like you around the town trying to make a difference and it is working:)
It may take a while to make a huge difference but your making a difference to somebody every day.

chops1990

I think you'll find they'll just say "Gansta rap made me do it!"

Nothingcompares

yes yes this is terrible

but since when does balbriggan exclussively mean north county.

chops1990

Who cares where it happened tbh. Just goes to show that the criminals in this country are losing all and any morals they may have previously had.

meditraitor

Fucking scumbags, hope it doesn't put you off all the good work

greatgoal

thats the kind of scum were all up against unfortunately,so sorry and so annoyed to hear this cathy01,dont let these ****s get to you ,what you do is worth while so keep your head up,i will keep my ear to the ground for any information on these arseholes.

cathy01

cheers for that.We are lookin at getting a light wire mesh type security screnn made up.I know it wont stop them but it will hopefully make them think twice about it ...:)
cathy

Bluetonic

By Andrew Phelan

Monday December 08 2008

A CHARITY shop has been left with a €1,000 repair bill after thieves tried to smash their way in to rob it.

Workers at the shop have spoken of their disgust at the attack on their charity, which raises funds for autistic children.

The shop, Friends, in north County Dublin, will now have to fork out on tighter security to keep the thieves out.

The robbers struck at 10.30pm last Tuesday at the premises on Clonard Street in Balbriggan.

They broke locks as they tried to kick-in the heavy steel door, as well as trying to pry it open with a crowbar. It will now have to be replaced.

Shocked volunteers, some of whom have disabilities, were unable to get inside the next morning as it was so badly damaged. Gardai are investigating the incident and it is understood a footprint left on the door may prove useful.

"They couldn't get in but they caused a huge amount of damage," said charity spokeswoman Cathy Gaffney.

"I'm just disgusted. The upset was worse than the financial loss. We have one manager, everybody else is here out of the goodness of their hearts.

"I can't believe somebody would do something so low as to rob charity shops that are there to help the vulnerable."

Autism

The shop opened its doors just 12 weeks ago when local parents of children with autism, aspergers and ADHD came together to hire an advocacy worker.

The community has supported the initiative, with volunteers including people with disabilities helping out.

"Do these people have any idea who they are robbing from? Three-year-old children with autism, carers and pensioners with disabilities," Cathy said.

"When people heard what we were doing here, the amount of help we got was great.

"All the shop fittings were donated. It's demoralising for something like this to happen now, it's like a slap in the face."

"This happened when the pubs would have been still open, but apparently nobody heard anything," Cathy added.

The shop was opened by two groups that have been working in the field of autism and ADHD in north county Dublin for several years.

The North Fingal Autism & Aspergers Support Group joined with the North Fingal ADD/ADHD Parent and Adult Support Group to open the shop in October.

The advocacy service has helped 37 people since it started.

Link

Helix

im sure we all have a sneaking suspicion who did it. cops seem unable to do anything about the little toerags tho