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# Adverse possession

This year

2023

Man claims adverse possession of lands allegedly owned by GAA and Cork County GAA board

James McCarthy Senior claims that he has used and occupied the land, near Delaney Rovers GAA club, for many years.

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Apr 6th 2023, 7:20 PM

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How does a person end up owning land that belonged to Dublin City Council?

Cases of adverse possession are quite common in Ireland.

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Jun 21st 2017, 6:10 AM