CIÉ lays claim to disputed rail line

CIÉ is claiming sole ownership of a disused rail line where leisure walkers were blocked by farmers.

An 85km stretch of an old rail line from Rathkeale, Co Limerick, to Fenit, Co Kerry, is being developed by local communities as a walking and cycling trail.

The semi-state company was yesterday adamant it owns the property, but some farmers in north Kerry also claim ownership.