Man faces court over alleged breach of order not to interfere with protected bog

A man alleged to have breached an order not to interfere with lands designated as a National Heritage Area is to be brought before the High Court by gardaí over his alleged contempt.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service claims Daragh Coyne has engaged in activities that have damaged Milltownpass Bog, in Co Westmeath, which has been a designated NHA for several years.