In May 2011, there was outcry amongst the community as the Victorian bandstand was attacked by vandals who, under cover of darkness, pulled down and shattered much of the ornate wrought iron railings surrounding it. The morning after the incident Gardaí arrested several youths in the vicinity of the park, which had been partially strewn with empty beer cans. It was alleged that pupils from a school in the area, who had engaged in a prolonged drinking binge, may have been responsible for the damage. The damage was promptly repaired by the engineering department of the City Council.