Galway turfcutters to return before courts in July

Pat McDonagh from Killeen, Ballyshrule; Michael D'Arcy of Ballycahill,Killimor; Padraic Byrne also of Killimor; and Anthony Porter of Bauntia,Woodford all appeared before Galway Circuit Court.

The charges relate to three separate incidents in May and August last yearcontrary to section 35 and section 67 of the European Communities Birdsand Nautural Habitats regulations 2011.

Judge Keenan Johnson adjourned the matter to July 2nd pending further disclosure by the state.

Outside the courthouse, the demonstrators held placards saying ‘Our bogs are our bogs’ and included local campaign group Glor na Tuaithe.

Following the brief hearing, the rally made its way from the courthouse to Eyre Square.