Farmer charged with harassment, arson and theft over young couple's new home in Inagh, Co Clare
A 55-year-old farmer, Jim Greene, was charged with harassing a young couple, Robert Foley and Ciara O'Flynn, at their new home in Ballyhea North, Inagh, Co Clare, between February 17 and May 6, 2025, as well as with arson and theft between April 2 and April 15, 2025. He was refused bail on May 7 and has been on remand in custody at Limerick prison since that date. At Ennis District Court on August 25, 2025, the Book of Evidence was served and new charges of harassment, arson and theft replaced previously brought charges, with the case directed to Ennis Circuit Court. A psychiatric report found he lacks capacity to instruct a solicitor, and a capacity hearing is set for November 4 at Ennis Circuit Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court25 Aug
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Jim Greene, 55, a farmer from Ballyhea North, Inagh, was charged with harassing Robert Foley and Ciara O'Flynn at their new home between February 17 and May 6, 2025.
- He was also charged with arson causing damage to household contents valued at €16,743 and with theft, both alleged to have occurred between April 2 and April 15, 2025.
- Where
- The offences are alleged to have taken place at Ballyhea North, Inagh, Co Clare.
- When
- The harassment is alleged to have occurred between February 17 and May 6, 2025, and the arson and theft between April 2 and April 15, 2025.
- Charges
- The new charges of harassment, arson and theft replace other charges previously brought against Mr Greene.
- In court
- The Book of Evidence was served at Ennis District Court on August 25, 2025, and the case was directed to Ennis Circuit Court.
- A capacity hearing is set for November 4, 2025, at Ennis Circuit Court after a psychiatric report found he lacks capacity to instruct a solicitor.
- Other details
- Mr Greene was refused bail on May 7, 2025, and has been on remand in custody at Limerick prison since that date.
- Mr Greene told a Garda it is a spiritual law matter when charged and cautioned before court.
- Mr Greene has no history of criminal behaviour and is a farmer with a small land-holding and animals to look after.
- The couple purchased the property late in 2024.
9 statements extracted from the articles
- whatJim Greene told a Garda it is a spiritual law matter when charged and cautioned before court. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe faces an arson charge for causing damage to household contents valued at €16,743 between April 2 and April 15, 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with theft between April 2 and April 15, 2025 under Section 12(1)(b) and (3) of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHe has been on remand in custody at Limerick prison since May 7 after being refused bail. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case is directed to go before Ennis Circuit Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe new charges before the court replace other charges previously brought against Mr Greene. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMr Greene has no history of criminal behaviour. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMr Greene is a farmer with a small land-holding and has animals to look after. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe couple purchased the property late last year. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 25 Aug2025Farmer told Garda it's a matter of 'spiritual law'' when charged with harassment
Book of Evidence served; new charges (harassment, arson, theft) replace previously brought charges; psychiatric report found he lacks capacity to instruct a solicitor; capacity hearing set for 4 November at Ennis Circuit Court; case directed to Ennis Circuit Court.
accused, Jim Greene, 55, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jim Greenevictim, Robert Foley, male, irish (judged from name)Robert Foleyvictim, female, irish (judged from name)