Ireland Case No. 12744Obstruction of a watercourse (criminal offence) · Co. Limerick · 5 Sep 2025
Former Limerick hurling manager reported to gardaí over waterway blockade
Tom Ryan, a dairy farmer and former Limerick senior hurling manager, was reported to gardaí by Limerick City and County Council after he blocked the Loughmore Canal from flowing onto his land in Mungret. The council's solicitors stated the obstruction is unlawful and a criminal offence, and the council plans to seek High Court orders.
- Reported10 Sep
- Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports7 statements extracted from the articles
- whatTom Ryan blocked the Loughmore Canal from entering his land. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatLimerick City and County Council reported Tom Ryan to gardaí. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatCouncil staff spent around one hour dismantling the blockade materials on his land. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereTom Ryan is based in Ballynoe, Mungret. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe council will seek High Court orders to stop his action if it continues. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe Raheen Industrial Estate is owned by IDA Ireland and houses multi-national firms. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe council stated the blockages may significantly increase the risk of flooding to neighbouring lands and properties upstream. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Sep2025Former Limerick senior hurling manager reported to gardai amid council protest
The council's solicitors sent a letter on Friday 5 September 2025 reporting Ryan to gardaí and stating the action is a criminal offence; council staff dismantled the blockade on Monday 8 September; Ryan vowed to re-block the canal.
suspect, Tom Ryan, male, named, irish (judged from name)Tom Ryan