'I let my neighbours use my farm roadway temporarily while they widened their entrance. Five years on there is a stream of commercial traffic through my farm - and they are claiming they have a legal right of way'

Mary Frances, a beef farmer in western Ireland, allowed her neighbors to use her farm roadway temporarily to facilitate their business setup. However, over five years, this arrangement turned into a long-term disturbance with constant traffic from cars and vans, negatively impacting her agricultural work and livestock. Mary is now looking for solutions to mitigate these disruptions, reflecting the challenges that arise from seemingly innocuous decisions made in neighborly goodwill.

The negotiation seemed harmless at first, as Mary Frances agreed to allow her neighbors access, believing it was a temporary arrangement. However, over the years, the situation worsened, with constant disturbances from cars and vans affecting her work and livestock.

As the years progressed, the situation escalated, and Mary Frances found it increasingly difficult to manage her farm operations due to the traffic caused by the neighbors' business. She is now seeking a solution to restore peace and order.

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