Case No. 3166Nuisance (pesticide/fertiliser exposure) · Co. Roscommon
Court of Appeal dismisses couple's claim that neighbours' fertiliser use damaged their health
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal by Marlena Aurich and Scott Manning, a couple from Kiltybranks, Co Roscommon, who alleged that their neighbours' use of fertiliser and pesticides damaged their health. Judge Senan Allen found no evidence of a causative link between the neighbours' agricultural activities and the couple's medical complaints.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court5 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports4 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAurich claimed she suffered severe pesticide poisoning and attended Mayo University Hospital in early 2020 (irishtimes.com)
- whatManning alleged he suffered endocrine issues since being exposed to slurry spreading in March 2025 (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe couple lives on an acre of land in Kiltybranks, Co Roscommon (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe claim against McCann fell away because the claimants could not prove he had been correctly served (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 5 May2026Court dismisses appeal by couple who alleged fertiliser use damaged their health
Court of Appeal judgment dismissing the couple's appeal against the High Court's refusal to grant an injunction imposing a 100m pesticide-free safety zone.
victim, Marlena Aurich, female, non-irish (judged from name)Marlena Aurichvictim, Scott Manning, male, non-irish (judged from name)Scott Manningsuspect, Michael Conroy, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Conroysuspect, Patrick Duffy, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Duffysuspect, Patrick McCann, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick McCann