Chris Murray’s bid to stop house demolition dismissed

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The High Court dismissed Chris Murray and Rose Murray’s case to stop demolition of their unauthorised home, reported on 22 November 2024.

Mr Justice Conor Dignam concluded that the claim was frivolous, vexatious and an abuse of process. The couple had argued that new information about land agreements justified setting aside their earlier agreement to leave the property and court orders requiring them to vacate.

The house is at Faughan Hill, Bohermeen, near Navan, Co Meath. The couple had agreed in September 2020 to leave it within two years so the council could demolish it.