AFTER a strong plea by a High Court judge to both sides “to think long and hard” about their dispute over the ownership of Gorse Hill, the Pat Kenny land row is to go to mediation, but the case could be back in court as early as Tuesday if such a move fails.

RTÉ broadcaster Pat Kenny and his wife Kathy claim they maintained part of disputed lands on Gorse Hill in Dalkey as a “nature reserve” for foxes and badgers and have a legal claim over it since 1991, which prevents any development of the lands, the High Court heard.