Four sent forward for trial over alleged turfcutting incidents

Four men accused of cutting turf illegally have been sent forward for trial to the Circuit Criminal Court.

The four men, all from south Co Galway, appeared before Loughrea District Court yesterday where they were each served with a book of evidence.

Supporters of four men — including TDs Luke “Ming” Flanagan and Labour Party chairman Colm Keaveney — staged a protest outside the court during the short hearing.