Local Gardaí investigate theft of boat and trailer

Local Gardaí have confirmed that they are investigating the theft of a boat and trailer.

On Friday last, the organisers of the Lough Ree International Pike Festival & World Cup said that a boat, trailer, and engine had been taken from the car park of a hotel in Athlone. They asked anyone with any information to contact their local Garda Station immediately. The equipment is worth approximately €30,000.

When contacted by the Herald, a Garda spokesperson said that Athlone Gardaí received a report of the theft of a boat and trailer at approximately 6:35 pm on Thursday, May 1st in the town.

“Investigations are ongoing at this time,” the spokesperson said.