Bog owners take case against neighbour for 'trespassing': neighbours claim they own 1/8 of bog

The owners and operators of a Co Offaly-based peat producing facility have launched High Court proceedings against neighbours who they claim have unlawfully trespassed on bogland they have exclusive use of for more than twenty years, writes Ann O'Loughlin.

The High Court heard today that William, otherwise know as Liam, Dunne and Mark Dunne of Canal Line,Ballycommon Co Offaly, have carried out works on the bog that the owners claim is detrimental to the peat producing facility.