Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 2992Trespass · Co. Dublin

Activist trespass at Ardee House pub in Dublin restrained by High Court

The Revolutionary Housing League, who broke into the former Ardee Pub at 1 and 2 Chamber Street, Dublin 8, were restrained by the High Court on 27 May 2026 from continuing their trespass on the premises. The court found sufficient evidence of trespass and risk to health and safety, and ordered the unidentified occupants to cease their activities.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe trespassers intended to reopen the pub as the Anne Devlin Community Centre. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe buildings were in a state of deterioration and partial collapse inside. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe trespassers planned a house and street party and barbecue, possibly with the unlicensed sale of alcohol, next Saturday. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe trespassers had already carried out physical changes to the interior of the building. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe trespassers intended to restore beer taps and store beer, indicating alcohol may be served without a drinks licence. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe occupants had not left the property despite being called on to immediately vacate. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe property is at numbers 1 and 2 Chamber Street, Dublin 8. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe gardaí considered the trespass a civil matter and left the scene. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe court orders restrain the unidentified occupants from continuing to trespass and from interfering with the property. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe proceedings will return to the High Court on 3 June. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherJack Teeling is a director of Black Sheep Investments Limited which owned the properties. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe old Ardee Pub premises were sold by Teeling Whiskey Company to Black Sheep Investments in 2017. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherBlack Sheep had unsuccessfully sought planning permission for part demolition with construction of 14 apartments over five or six floors. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA new planning application was submitted to Dublin City Council on Tuesday. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherConsulting engineers reported the buildings were completely unsuitable to be used as a cafe or community centre. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe trespass came to light through an article in The Irish Times on Monday by its Social Affairs correspondent Kitty Holland. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 27 May2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Activist trespass at Ardee House pub in Dublin must end, High Court orders

    High Court injunction granted against Revolutionary Housing League trespassers at the former Ardee Pub; proceedings to return on 3 June 2026.

    victim, Jack Teeling, male, irish (judged from name)Jack Teeling