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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4017Professional misconduct (conflict of interest) · Co. Roscommon · 1 Jan 2006

High Court censures Roscommon solicitor Declan O'Callaghan over conflict of interest in 2006 Mayo land deal

The High Court formally censured suspended Roscommon solicitor Declan O'Callaghan for a conflict of interest in handling a 2006 Mayo land transfer, where he acted for both the vendor (Nirvanna Property Holdings Ltd) and the purchaser (the late Fred Preston). Mr Justice Mícheál O'Higgins found the conduct a serious falling short of professional standards but did not find dishonesty.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatThe misconduct arose from a 2006 Mayo land deal. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jan2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    High Court censures Roscommon solicitor following conflict of interest finding

    Reports the High Court's formal censure of O'Callaghan, the judge's reasoning, and the procedural history including the tribunal's earlier recommendation to strike him off and his successful appeal of three of four counts.

    accused, male, irish (judged from name)victim, Tom Fleming, male, irish (judged from name)Tom Flemingvictim, Fred Preston, male, irish (judged from name)Fred Preston