The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council has launched a scathing attack on a small cohort of wild campers at Lissadell Beach.

The people in question left a substantial amount of rubbish behind them at the beauty spot over the weekend.

Bags of rubbish, empty bottles and clothing were all discarded.

Local Fianna Fail Cllr Donal Gilroy this is one of a number of similar incidents reported to him in recent days.

He is warning that the actions will end up spoiling it for everyone going forward: