Co Kildare man facing charges of chopping firewood in forest close to his home

A resident of Donadea is being charged with cutting firewood at a forest close to his home.

The 28- year-old man is being charged with cutting firewood at Donadea Forest Park, which is owned by Coillte, on September 16, 2014.

Inspector Paul Nolan outlined to Kilcock District Court how the accused is being charged with the theft of timber and was essentially 'chopping up firewood.'

The accused has been remanded on bail to appear at Kilcock District Court on November 18.