Blessington Lakes case alleging back injury is struck out

A case brought by a woman who claimed the ground went from under her while strolling at Blessington Lakes has been struck out at the High Court.

A case brought by a woman who claimed the ground went from under her and she severely injured her back when she fell 15 feet on to rocks below while strolling at Blessington Lakes has been struck out at the High Court.

Mother of three Alison McCurtin had taken the action against the ESB over the fall 14 years ago on the Lacken side of the ESB reservoir at Blessington when she claimed the ground disappeared underneath her and she fell backwards.