GAA 'must improve security'

The recent break-in and robbery at Kilcullen GAA Club could mean the club having to spend thousands of euros improving security.

Items of clothing and soft drinks were among things stolen from the new club shop, and there was considerable damage.



Club chairman John Mulhall -- pictured here looking at the wrecked high-security lock forced open during the robbery -- says the club now has to consider a CCTV system and new security lights. The damage caused by the perpetrators of the break-in a couple of weekends ago also had to be repaired.

John estimates that up €6,000 will have been spent when the upgrade is done. In addition, the estimated €2,000 of goods stolen has to be absorbed by the club, as there’s a €5,000 deductible on their insurance policy, meaning that claims under this amount are not entertained.

Brian Byrne.