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Case No. 3715Contempt of court (failure to comply with order regarding unauthorised development) · Co. Dublin · 26 Feb 2026

Frank Gaynor warned to 'bring toothbrush' to court over unauthorised buildings in Oldtown, Dublin

Frank Gaynor of Drishoge Manor, Oldtown, north Co Dublin, was warned by Judge John O'Connor at Dublin Circuit Court on 26 February 2026 that he would face imprisonment if he failed to co-operate with Fingal County Council's 2023 order to remove unauthorised buildings on his property. The contempt case was adjourned to 6 March 2026 following a scheduled inspection of the property.

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

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFrank Gaynor failed to comply with a court order to demolish three timber cabins and other works on his property. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenFingal County Council obtained the removal order in April 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe dispute between Gaynor and the council dates back to 2020. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe contempt hearing took place at Dublin Circuit Court before Judge John O'Connor. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 6 March 2026. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge warned Gaynor to bring a toothbrush if he did not show co-operation, implying imprisonment. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA property inspection was scheduled for the following Wednesday at 11am by council staff accompanied by Gardaí. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherGaynor told the court he shared the property with his wife and seven grown-up children. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge referenced a prior case involving Gaynor and five family members in which claims of about €350,000 were dismissed. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Feb2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man told to ‘bring toothbrush’ to court if he fails to co-operate over removal of buildings

    First reported court appearance in the contempt proceedings; judge warned of imprisonment and adjourned to 6 March 2026 pending a property inspection.

    accused, Frank Gaynor, male, named, irish (judged from name)Frank Gaynoraccused, female, irish (judged from name)