Lissadel House, Co Sligo.
Home of the Gore-Booths and Summer bolt-hole for WB Yeats.
In 2010, The High Court ruled that a public right of way existed across the grounds following a case between the owners (barristers Constance Cassidy and Edward Walsh) and Sligo County Council that lasted 58 days and cost up to €6m.
Anon writes:
Massively expensive court case, fraught with disagreements, locals not speaking to each other, protests, all of it.
Well.
Take a look at the famous Right of Way now. This is what the County Council fought so hard for, and spent so much money protecting. I’m afraid these photos don’t really do them justice: these potholes are massive. (cont. below)
Some of the them are ankle deep (knee deep if you’re a leprechaun) and full of water so if you drive at any speed at all that’s your sub frame gone.
Tried to drive in normal car. Took me around 15 minutes to get 150 yards.
Unfortunate tourist in a large Campervan found himself having to reverse the entire way back because the fencing is so close to the road there is nowhere to turn.
Camber on road is very high as well which makes you suddenly feel very sentimental about your exhaust. Mother Nature 1 Barristers 0
Court Rules On Lissadell Right Of Way Case (RTE, December 20, 2010)
