Annagh United Youth Academy took to social media to warn dog walkers off, pointing out they are tresspassing on private property.

In their post the group said: “Warning! To the person walking their dog on our pitch. You are not allowed to enter our private facilities at any time with your dog.

“We know you are local to the area and we will be reporting you to the authorities for trespassing.”

It was an an issue taken up by Independent Councillor David Jones who told the club: “I totally understand your anger. Sadly this is an issue throughout the area and is constantly being raised at meetings of Environmental Services.

“You would have thought the person whose dog/dogs are responsible would have enough common sense to realise it is a football pitch that youngsters and adults would be playing on. Disgusting.”