West Cork locals persuade squatters who refused to move to leave the area

Owner of disused pub said he was fearful the men may damage the building as there was a fire at the premises two nights previously that was caused by squatters

The Morris Arms pub in Connonagh, West Cork. Picture: Andy Gibson

A group of local people came to the aid of a property owner in West Cork who found two men trespassing on his property, the district court has heard.

Sergeant Tom Mulcahy said the incident occurred at Connonagh, Leap, Co Cork, on May 30, 2025. The court was told the owner of the disused pub, the Morris Arms in Connonagh, came upon two strange men at 5.50pm, who were trespassing at his property.