Man accused of daubing George with homophobic graffiti remanded

Dubliner Eoin Berkeley (24) is accused of causing criminal damage

The George in Dublin. Photograph: Dan Lloyd
The George in Dublin. Photograph: Dan Lloyd

A man accused of vandalising one of Dublin's best known gay bars with homophobic graffiti has been further remanded in custody pending his trial.

Eoin Berkeley (24), from Hamptonwood Way, Finglas, Dublin 11, is accused of causing criminal damage to the facade and panels at the George bar in the city centre in the early hours of May 20th by daubing derogatory language and a swastika on the pub's facade. He was remanded to appear on December 5th.

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