Couple claim home uninhabitable due to foul sewage contamination, court hears
Repeated efforts to engage with neighbours over construction work met with hostility, couple say
Lynne O’Loughlin and Alan Brogan, parents of triplets, have filed a lawsuit against their neighbors in Galway, alleging their home became uninhabitable due to severe sewage contamination. The couple claims strong, foul odors indicated a blocked sewer, causing raw sewage to seep into their property. Their solicitor, Owen Swaine, reported that the Cantrells had repeatedly violated agreements to halt the reconstruction work and make necessary repairs, despite being given assurances.
Keith Cantrell, who directed the operations, met hostility when the couple tried to engage with him. The contamination has persisted since 2024, causing ongoing distress, including difficulty in occupying the home due to unpleasant odors, sewage issues, cold, dampness, and mould. The judge permitted the couple to serve short notice of the legal proceedings against all three Cantrells and scheduled the matter for further consideration.
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