Chris and Rose Murray built the 588sq m (6,220sq ft) house at Faughan Hill, Bohermeen, Navan, in 2006 despite being refused planning permission by Meath County Council. On Monday, Meath County Council took possession of the home. Crowds gathered on Wednesday night outside the house in anticipation that Meath County Council, through a private contractor, will begin demolition works. [ Gardaí unable to locate couple whose Meath home was built without permission, judge toldOpens in new window ]“We have had enough. I have a family of three and they are in bits.”Meath County Council first took legal action against the couple in 2007.

Source: The Irish Times March 19, 2026 15:00 UTC