Case No. 2270Injunction (property dispute – illegal sit-in) · Co. Tipperary · 31 Dec 2024
High Court strikes out SF Trust injunction case against Abbey House Prayer Group over Clonmel church sit-in
The High Court struck out the SF Trust's injunction case against the Abbey House Prayer Group after it was confirmed the group had vacated the Friary Church in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, ending their 23-day 'illegal sit-in' protest over the Franciscan Order's decision to close the 13th-century church.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court20 Feb
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whereThe sit-in protest was at the Friary Church in Clonmel, Co Tipperary. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe SF Trust brought a High Court case asking for an injunction compelling the prayer group to vacate the building. (irishtimes.com)
- courtBarrister Matthew Jolley for the SF Trust told the court the matter could be struck out as the group had vacated the church. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Brian Cregan acceded to the request to strike out the case. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe members had been allowed to use the building on a temporary basis under a May 2023 agreement. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Feb2025High Court strikes out case against prayer group after hearing church ‘sit-in’ has ended
Reports that Mr Justice Brian Cregan struck out the SF Trust's High Court injunction case after the prayer group vacated the Friary Church in Clonmel, and that the group had accepted the sit-in was 'illegal'.
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