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The dispute between Sligo County Council and the owners of Lissadell House, who refute the council’s case for public rights of way, returns to the High Court on Tuesday, with costs estimated at €4 million

ON TUESDAY, the High Court case concerning a dispute between Sligo County Council and the owners of Lissadell, Edward Walsh and Constance Cassidy, over public rights of way through the Lissadell estate will recommence. The case was adjourned on October 21st, when lawyers for Sligo County Council said they had found historic documents that may be relevant to the case, and needed time to examine them. The council is also facing a claim for damages for alleged slander of title, negligence, and intentional and/or unlawful interference with the owners’ economic interests. By the time the case concludes, Sligo’s most iconic house could be permanently closed to the public.