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Boyracers 'intimidating' the community 26.06.08

AN INISHOWEN councillor has hit out at the 'intimidation' of residents of Clonmany and Carndonagh by boyracers.
Sinn Féin Cllr Pádraig Mac Lochlainn said he had received phonecalls from concerned locals about a range of dangrous driving activities."I have received phonecalls about speeding, 'diffing' and other anti-social and dangerous activities by boyracers in their communities. Indeed some of these activities are now taking place in the late evening time.
"They (residents) are concerned for the safety of local pedestrians and road users as well as these young people themselves," said Cllr. MacLochlainn.The Buncrana-based town and county councillor said locals had reported a number of incidents to Gardai who, in turn, have attempted to prevent the problem.
"Ultimately the responsibility lies with the young people themselves. What they view as great fun is actually selfish and irresponsible behaviour. "Residents are intimidated and frightened by their acts. I am calling on the young people responsible to immediately stop their actions. We have seen enough road tragedies in Inishowen and the heartbreak they bring," he added.
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