Adverse Possession in Ireland: Can You Claim Land You’ve Used for Years?
Last updated 9 October 2026. General information only, not legal advice. Adverse possession — commonly known as squatters rights — allows a person who has occupied land without the owner’s permission for a sufficient period to claim legal ownership. In Ireland this is governed by the Statute of Limitations Act 1957 and, for registered land,
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