Legal row over Lord Waterford’s right to shoot, hunt and fish could open up new front in planning wars
Lord Waterford’s family was first granted land in the county in the 12th century. Photo: Patrick Browne
A legal challenge by a hereditary peer is threatening to derail the construction of a €100m solar farm that could provide enough energy to power 22,000 homes.
The Marquess of Waterford, Henry de la Poer Beresford, claims the development would interfere with his right to shoot and hunt on the land earmarked for the development.