IrelandMy boundary is disputed with my neighbour.
In Ireland, boundary disputes are resolved through the Land Registry under the Registration of Title Act 1964. You can apply to have the precise boundary determined and registered.
What the Law Says
The Registration of Title Act 1964 governs how land boundaries are legally defined and recorded in Ireland. Section 72 specifically empowers the Registrar of Titles to determine and register boundaries where uncertainty or dispute arises.
If you and your neighbour disagree about where your property boundary lies, the law does not automatically decide it for you — but it gives you a formal process to get clarity. Under the Registration of Title Act 1964, the Land Registry (part of the Property Registration Authority) is responsible for maintaining accurate maps and folios that define registered land.
Section 72 allows the Registrar to investigate and fix the exact line of a boundary — especially when the existing registered map is unclear, outdated, or inconsistent with physical features on the ground. This may involve surveyors, sworn statements, and evidence from both parties.
Statutory TextThe Registrar may, on application made to him by the owner of any registered land, determine the precise line of the boundary of such land, and may cause such determination to be entered on the register and shown on the map.
— Registration of Title Act 1964, s. 72 — Determination of boundaries
What to Do
Check your folio and title map on the Land Registry website (landdirect.ie) to see how your boundary is currently registered.
Talk to your neighbour — try to agree on a joint application to the Land Registry under s. 72.
If agreement isn’t possible, you may apply unilaterally — but be prepared to provide evidence (e.g., survey report, deeds, photos, witness statements).
Engage a qualified land surveyor to prepare a boundary survey and coordinate with the Property Registration Authority.
Submit Form 50 (Application for Determination of Boundary) to the Land Registry, along with required fees and supporting documents.
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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-06-08.