A community toy box at one of Cork's most recognisable beaches was set on fire in what locals believe was a "senseless and heartbreaking" deliberate act. The toy box, which was made by members of Carrigaline Men’s Shed earlier this year, encouraged children visiting Myrtleville beach to borrow a toy and to put their own unwanted toys in the box after their visit for another child to enjoy, reducing plastic waste in the sea. “The toy box was built and maintained by community volunteers to bring a little joy to local children, and to see it deliberately set on fire is heartbreaking,” she said. The same could easily have happened here if the vegetation behind the toy box had caught fire.” “They have always shown incredible community spirit, and I'm confident they'll rebuild and continue creating something special for local children.”