Ennis couple on trial over alleged six-year harassment of neighbours

A married couple have gone on trial for the harassment of their neighbours over a six-year period.

At Ennis Circuit Court, in his opening speech, counsel for the State, Stephen Coughlan BL, told the jury they will hear evidence of the systematic and continued annoyance and harassment by Martin, 66, and Ann McLoughlin, 64, on their neighbours, Ray and Patricia Crowley.

The McLouglins are each charged with the harassment of their neighbours over a six-year period from October 1, 2006 to March 31, 2012.