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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2856Possession (civil – mortgage default, execution of possession order) · Co. Dublin

Ballsbridge property owner's last repayment on €2.3m mortgage was in 2009, court hears

Bank of Ireland Finance sought leave to execute a 2011 possession order against the Ballsbridge home of Richard Farrington and his wife Audrey at the Circuit Civil Court in Dublin, where the court was told the last repayment of €1,463 on the €2.3 million mortgage was made in November 2009. Judge Geoffrey Shannon directed Farrington to enter a notice of discharge for his solicitor by 10 December and indicated a final hearing date, possibly in February.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe mortgage debt is €2.3 million (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe property is in Heytesbury Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe last repayment of €1,463 was made in November 2009 (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA possession order was obtained against the home in 2011 (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case is being heard at the Circuit Civil Court in Dublin (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Geoffrey Shannon is presiding (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe bank brought an application for leave to execute the 2011 judgment 12 months ago (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Shannon directed Farrington to enter a notice of discharge by 10 December relating to Michael Nugent Solicitors (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Shannon said he would seek a date, possibly in February, for finality (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Nov2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Ballsbridge property owner’s last repayment on €2.3m mortgage was in 2009, court hears

    Details of the Circuit Civil Court hearing where Bank of Ireland Finance applied for leave to execute the 2011 possession order, including disputes over Farrington's legal representation and the judge's directions.

    accused, Richard Farrington, male, named, irish (judged from name)Richard Farringtonaccused, Audrey, female, named, irish (judged from name)Audrey