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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1245Breach of contract (small claims – service agreement) · Co. Clare · 9 Oct 2023

Former bride weeps in Small Claims Court over failure to get back wedding flowers

Michelle Markey of Co Louth wept at the Small Claims Court at Ennis District Court after failing to get back her wedding flowers from Charlotte Roche of Co Clare, who was hired to preserve and frame them. Judge Alec Gabbett granted a decree of €200 for replacement of the flowers after Ms Roche failed to appear.

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

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  • whereThe case was heard at the Small Claims Court at Ennis District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe service agreement was entered on 9 October 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe flowers were received by Ms Roche on 7 November 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenOn 23 November 2024, Ms Roche informed Ms Markey via email she would not be progressing with the piece. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe deposit was returned on 4 January (2025). (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtA second case, Kerrie Horgan vs Charlotte Roche (Bradley), was adjourned to September after no party appeared. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Gabbett granted a decree of €200 for the replacement of the flowers against Ms Roche. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMichelle Markey is from Oriel Rd, Collon, Co Louth. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherCharlotte Roche is from Laghtagoona, Corofin, Co Clare. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA €50 deposit was paid for drying, preserving, artwork and framing of wedding day flowers. (irishmirror.ie)
  • other16 weeks were to be allowed for completion of the artworks. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMs Roche cancelled the service over a review Ms Markey left on a weddings website. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMs Markey was claiming €350 for the loss of her wedding flowers. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThere was no appearance in court by Charlotte Roche. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMs Roche set up a new company, Lush Flower Art Ltd, in 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMs Markey represented herself in court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMs Markey travelled 200 km to be in court in Ennis on a six-hour round trip from Co Louth. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Jul2025
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Former bride weeps in court over failure to get back 'priceless' wedding flowers

    Reports the Small Claims Court hearing at Ennis District Court in which Judge Alec Gabbett granted a €200 decree for replacement of wedding flowers after the defendant failed to appear. Also notes a second case against the same defendant (Kerrie Horgan vs Charlotte Roche Bradley) was adjourned to September.

    victim, Michelle Markey, female, irish (judged from name)Michelle Markeysuspect, Charlotte Roche, female, named, irish (judged from name)Charlotte Roche