Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3582Contempt of court · Co. Tipperary · 12 Mar 2026

Owen Ryan released from 240-day contempt jail appears back in repossessed Kilfeacle house

Owen Ryan was released from 240 days in prison for contempt of court over a home repossession in Kilfeacle, Co Tipperary, on 10 March 2026, but appeared to be back in the house when the High Court was told on 12 March 2026. Judge Brian Cregan suggested the locks be changed with gardaí present so Ryan could be arrested in compliance with the court order.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatOwen Ryan was released by the High Court after spending approximately 240 days in prison for defiance of court orders over a home repossession. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatOn Tuesday, a lawyer for Mars informed the judge that someone appeared to be in the house refusing to answer the door. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenMars Capital Finance took possession of the house in July 2024 following a court order. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Brian Cregan gave Ryan opportunities to purge his contempt during numerous appearances, but Ryan refused to give an undertaking not to attempt to get back into the house. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said the locks could be changed with gardaí present, and gardaí could then be invited into the house to effect the arrest of Ryan in compliance with the court order. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe house is now owned by Mars Capital Finance DAC following failure to pay a €402,000 mortgage debt. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Mar2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Man jailed for 240 days for contempt of court orders returned to repossessed house on release

    Reports Ryan's release from 240 days in prison on 10 March 2026 after the house was sold, and that he appeared to be back in the house by 12 March 2026. The judge proposed changing locks with gardaí present to effect his arrest.

    convicted, Owen Ryan, male, named, irish (judged from name)Owen Ryan