Achill Island 'Stonehenge' developer jailed

Property Developer Joe McNamara has been jailed after a Judge ruled he was in contempt of a High court order requiring him to immediately cease construction of a Stonehenge-like structure intended to be a "place of reflection" on Achill Island.

Mayo County Council brought proceedings against Mr McNamara (41), with addresses at Achill Island, Co Mayo and Salthill, Co Galway, claiming that he breached court orders by continuing working on the structure after he was served last Sunday morning with a High Court order to desist to build what the council say is an unauthorised an unlawful development.