Man ordered to demolish shed to preserve scenery

A man who built a huge shed to restore vintage cars was ordered yesterday to demolish it to preserve the scenery at his home.

Denis McGee, of Brinlack Lower, Gweedore, Donegal, — described as having a free philosophy and who did not acknowledge planning laws — was ordered by Judge Paul Kelly to pay a €250 fine and €750 towards council costs for failing to observe an enforcement notice from Donegal County Council in relation to an unauthorised development.

Dungloe District Court was told Mr McGee failed to take steps required in an enforcement notice served on January 21, 2015. He did not appear in court.