Farmer arrested on same day as mother's burial over property dispute with brother

John Morrissey appeared charged with causing criminal damage to a fuse box at the home of his brother, Tom Morrissey.

John Morrissey, pictured outside court today.

A 52-year-old west Clare farmer was arrested by gardaí on the same day as his mother was buried this week arising from a property dispute with his brother, a court has heard.

At Ennis District Court today, John Morrissey of Clonreddan, Cooraclare appeared charged with causing criminal damage to a fuse box at the home of his brother, Tom Morrissey at Alva, Cooraclare on Tuesday, May 5.