Controversial pipeline 'for sale' on eBay

The battle to stop energy giant Shell building a controversial gas pipeline on the Mayo coast took a bizarre new twist today with a section of the pipe posted for sale on auction website eBay.

The ad offers 3km (1.8 miles) of large, slightly rusty, welded steel pipe to the highest bidder, with another 6km (3.7 miles) if anyone wants it. One buyer has offered €1.50.