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Case No. 13271Trespass · Co. Clare · 18 May 2023

Trespass conviction of Philip Dwyer upheld on appeal

Ennis Circuit Court upheld Philip Dwyer's trespass conviction and affirmed a €500 district court fine for trespassing at Magowna House, a direct provision centre at Inch, Co Clare, on 18 May 2023. Dwyer maintains he was working as a journalist and does not accept the verdict.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted7 Jul
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereDwyer trespassed at a direct provision centre for International Protection applicants at Inch, Co Clare. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe trespass conviction relates to Magowna House on 18 May 2023. (rte.ie)
  • chargeDwyer was convicted of trespass in the district court in March. (rte.ie)
  • courtEnnis Circuit Court upheld the trespass conviction on appeal. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge also affirmed the district court fine of €500. (rte.ie)
  • otherDwyer told the court he was at Magowna House to ask questions in his role as a journalist. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe judge said Dwyer went well beyond what he might be entitled to do when making inquiries. (rte.ie)
  • otherDwyer's counsel said he maintains he was working in the course of his duties and does not accept the verdict. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jul2025
    Convictedrte.ie, first report
    Man convicted of trespassing has conviction upheld

    Appeal outcome: Ennis Circuit Court upheld the district court trespass conviction and €500 fine. The article does not describe any other case in the list.

    convicted, Philip Dwyer, 56, male, named, irish (judged from name)Philip Dwyer