Christmas decorations bought by Gudja council to enhance the roundabout at one end of Gudja bypass, have been stolen.
The council condemned the theft as a cowardly act which took away some of the Christmas joy of the people who frequent the area.
The council called for greater protection and for action to catch the culprits.
The two motifs cost the council almost €400. The council secretary said several people had called at the council offices to express their disappointment, while wondering that could lead anyone to steal such things.