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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21387Trespass (unlawful occupation) · Co. Tipperary

High Court orders unknown persons to vacate Knocklofty House, Tipperary

On 24 April 2023 the High Court ordered unknown persons in four caravans to vacate and stop occupying Knocklofty House, a protected historic building outside Clonmel, Co Tipperary. The orders were sought by receiver Ken Fennell, a chartered accountant appointed in 2015 by Promontoria (Aran) Limited, who says he cannot sell the property because of the alleged unlawful presence of persons unknown on the site. The orders arose from an incident last March, and the receiver says the occupants set up a makeshift camp, grazed up to 20 ponies and caused extensive interior damage, though he does not know who caused the damage or when. No one appeared for the unknown persons, so the judge granted the orders, and no criminal charge or named suspect is reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • The High Court ordered unknown persons in four caravans to vacate and stop occupying Knocklofty House.
  • The receiver says the interior of the house was extensively damaged, with floorboards lifted and removed.
Where
Knocklofty House is a protected historic building outside Clonmel, Co Tipperary.
When
The orders were reported on 24 April 2023 and arose from an incident last March.
Cause
The receiver says the occupants set up a makeshift camp and grazed up to 20 ponies around the property.
Investigation
The receiver does not know who caused the damage or when it was done.
Other details
  • The receiver says the property is unsafe for human habitation and has debris on the site.
  • The receiver says he cannot sell the property because of the alleged unlawful presence of persons unknown on the site.
In court
  • The case is civil High Court proceedings brought by receiver Ken Fennell, appointed by Promontoria (Aran) Limited in 2015.
  • No one appeared for the unknown persons, and the judge granted the orders because there was no opposition.
Charges
No criminal charge or named suspect is reported in the articles.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe High Court ordered unknown persons in four caravans to vacate and stop occupying the property. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatThe receiver says the interior of the house was extensively damaged, with floorboards lifted and removed. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe property is Knocklofty House, a historic protected building outside Clonmel, Co Tipperary. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe court order arose from an incident last March. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • causeThe receiver says the occupants set up a makeshift camp and grazed up to 20 ponies around the property. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationThe receiver does not know who caused the damage or when it was done. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtNo one appeared for the unknown persons, and the judge granted the orders because there was no opposition. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe receiver says the property is unsafe for human habitation and has debris on the site. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Apr2023
    In courttipperarylive.ie, first report
    High Court gives order requiring unknown persons to vacate disused 'Historic' Tipp property

    Civil High Court proceedings by a court-appointed receiver against unknown persons occupying Knocklofty House. No criminal charge or named suspect is reported. No existing case covers this property or proceeding.

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