Landowners prepare to be jailed over power line protest

A group of Co Cork landowners today vowed to continue their battle against an ESB power line across their property as the energy firm attempted to secure a High Court injunction blocking their protests.

Landowners prepare to be jailed over power line protest

A group of Co Cork landowners today vowed to continue their battle against an ESB power line across their property as the energy firm attempted to secure a High Court injunction blocking their protests.

Despite having no legal representation, the Bantry Concerned Action Group have said they are prepared to defy court orders and go to jail in their fight to stop work on the 14km line.

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