Court order granted to force removal of caravans on lands in the Curragh 

There has been quite a history over the decades of regular trespass on the lands by caravans, usually coming from England or France

ast year, counsel said, the number hit a record 75 at one point, but this year that number was exceeded with 89 counted. File picture

The minister for defence has been granted High Court orders preventing dozens of caravans camping on lands in the Curragh, Co Kildare.

Mr Justice Brian Cregan ordered that caravans, cars and other vehicles parked on the Department of Defence land, including areas used by horse trainers for gallops attached to the Curragh Racecourse, to be removed by 1pm this Friday.