Councillors angry as advice on Lissadell not disclosed

Sligo councillors yesterday attacked their officials and legal advisors for refusing to tell them why they went to court over rights of way at Lissadell House.

The council lost the battle in the Supreme Court and now faces up to €10m costs to add to its €94m debt.

Most councillors also pleaded with barristers Edward Walsh and his wife Constance Cassidy to return to Lissadell which they own and continue developing it as a tourist resort.