A Garda investigation is underway, after a car belonging to a Clare Councillor was stolen, while he was out on the campaign trail.
Councillor Pat Hayes was canvassing with outgoing Clare TD Timmy Dooley on the R352 between Ennis and Tulla last night.
His Volkswagon Tiguan, with the registration 171 CE 1175 was parked close to Clooney stores, before it was taken shortly after 8pm.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the vehicle is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 68 48 100.
Alert !! Stolen Car !!!! A car resembling this one – VW Tiguan has been stolen from Cllr. Pat Hayes close to Clooney stores while he was in canvassing for me in the last 20 mins Reg 171 CE 1175 – car sped towards Tulla – call 999 if you see it. Please RT. pic.twitter.com/11HseYyati
— Timmy Dooley TD (@timmydooley) January 23, 2020