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'€1 million in silver and gold': boglands dispute comes before High Court
Summary
Bord na Mona Biomass Ltd (BNM) brought a case to the High Court over alleged unlawful peat harvesting by Mr Liam Gorman at Garrymore Bog, Tinnahinch, Co Laois. BNM claims it acquired the bogland from Gorman's family in October 2023 and that Gorman, who has been milling peat on the site for over 30 years, has built a road from his own lands onto the property and removed peat from 390 acres of a 400‑acre site. BNM says it owns 87 of the 94 plots and is concerned that Gorman's commercial activities damage the bog. Gorman denied trespassing and threatened that if BNM cannot prove ownership he would be owed €1 million in silver and gold. The court granted a temporary injunction restraining Gorman from trespassing, working on the land or removing material, and the matter was adjourned to a next‑week hearing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: '€1 million in silver and gold': boglands dispute comes before High Court. Charges or matters: trespassing; carrying on works; removing peat. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- October 2023 Other
- 2024-05-03 Publication
Case subjects
Respondent
Charges: trespassing; carrying on works; removing peat (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: adjourned to a date next week
Places mentioned
- High Court
Topics
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