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Barrister who lost home after failing to pay legal bills is ‘not a victim', judge says
Eugenie Houston broke back into her home after a sheriff took possession of the property last year. The High Court has now granted an order restraining Eugenie Houston (above) from the property. She lost her home after failing to pay costs orders linked to a legal row with solicitor Wendy Doyle A lawyer who is currently trespassing in her former home after breaking back in when a sheriff took possession of the property last year is not 'a victim', as she claims to be, a High Court judge has said. Mr Justice Liam Kennedy made the comments in relation to barrister Eugenie Houston, who lost possession of her home following her failure to pay a series of costs orders after losing several cases in a bitter legal dispute with solicitor Wendy Doyle. Ms Doyle secured a vacant possession order for the house in Naas, Co Kildare, in 2023 and a sheriff took possession of the property on July 24 last year. However, Ms Houston re-entered the house later that evening and has remained living there ever since. The High Court has now granted an order sought by Ms Doyle restraining Ms Houston from the property and from interfering with its sale. Making the order, Mr Justice Kennedy said he presumed gardaí would assist Ms Doyle 'exercise her lawful entitlements' if necessary. The High Court has now granted an order restraining Eugenie Houston (above) from the property. She lost her home after failing to pay costs orders linked to a legal row with solicitor Wendy Doyle News in 90 Seconds - Saturday July 12 In a ruling published this week, the judge said Ms Houston had failed to establish a case for permitting her to remain in the property. She had unlawfully broken in to the house and was 'now a trespasser on the property, not the owner'. Ms Houston has indicated she will appeal. The judge put a stay on the order until July 18 and said it would be entirely a matter for the Court of Appeal as to whether that stay should be extended. The dispute between the two lawyers stretches back to 2014 and has its background in a defamation claim taken by Ms Houston against Ms Doyle. The case was settled, with costs awarded against Ms Houston. However, she did not pay those costs or further costs orders against her arising from subsequent unsuccessful legal applications she made. When the legal bills weren't paid, Ms Doyle obtained judgment mortgages against Ms Houston's house, and ultimately got orders for the possession and sale of the property. Mr Justice Kennedy acknowledged this was 'a disastrous outcome' from Ms Houston's perspective. The judge said it was 'unfortunate', but added that it was the result of Ms Houston's 'ill-fated litigation campaign'. 'I would not endorse her evident perception of herself as the victim of events,' he said. Mr Justice Kennedy said Ms Houston repeatedly instituted 'unjustified' legal proceedings and pursued 'meritless' appeals. 'As a barrister she must understand the legal consequences of such tactics,' he said. The judge also observed that although Ms Houston complained about the effect of the proceedings and various judgments on her reputation, she had 'cynically used the proceedings as a forum to ventilate allegations' against Ms Doyle and Ms Doyle's lawyers. The judge said that, in human terms, the litigation had been 'traumatic for all involved'. But he added that Ms Houston had exacerbated her legal and financial predicament by failing to comply with court orders and rulings and by delaying and obstructing Ms Doyle's attempts to enforce the recovery of costs awards. The ruling is the latest in a series of setbacks for Ms Houston. Earlier this year another judge, Mr Justice Mark Sanfey, barred her from suing judges, court registrars, the Justice Minister, Attorney General, the Courts Service and other legal professionals without prior permission from the President of the High Court. He did so after Ms Houston was found to have engaged in frivolous and vexatious litigation against Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds after that judge made a ruling she disagreed with.
Irish Post
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Irish Youth Foundation (UK) grant application process now open
THE Irish Youth Foundation has announced that grant applications for funding in 2025, from welfare organisations and community groups in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, are now open. The grant applications forms and guidelines for funding in 2025 are now available on website The deadline for submissions is Monday, July 28, 2025. Every year welfare organisations and community groups supporting disadvantaged young Irish people in the UK are invited to apply for a grant. Over the years the organisation has awarded more than £6 million in grants. Applications are independently reviewed, and all successful applicants are informed whether their application has been successful in the autumn. Grants are awarded for one year only, although it is possible to apply again the following year. To qualify, the project needs to fall into one of these areas: Training/counselling Mental & physical health and wellbeing Rehabilitation for substance/alcohol abuse Advice/advocacy Youth work Family support Homelessness Educational, cultural & social activities Cross-community initiatives Travellers support Disability services & support Applications will only be considered for projects supporting under 25s in Northern Ireland or under 30s in England, Scotland and Wales. The Irish Youth Foundation (UK) raises funding to help a wide range of projects across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. These include support for disadvantaged young people of Irish heritage who are dealing with: Homelessness Domestic abuse Mental and physical health difficulties … and much more See More: Charity Work, IYF Bursaries
The Journal
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New York-based businessman appears in court over crash that killed Waterford motorcyclist
A NEW YORK-BASED businessman has been charged in connection with the crash that killed Michael O'Sullivan in Co Waterford on Wednesday. The crash, which involved a motorcycle and a car, occurred in Monvoy in Tramore at around 7.40pm on Wednesday evening. The motorcyclist, Michael O'Sullivan, was brought to University Hospital Waterford where he passed away yesterday. He was then named locally as Michael O'Sullivan (55) from Cullencastle, Tramore, Waterford. In a statement his family thanked the emergency services for their help. 'The O'Sullivan family would like to thank with great appreciation all the emergency services medical carers and all the staff in University Hospital Waterford who helped tirelessly supporting Michael before he passed,' they said. Tributes were paid to Mr O'Sullivan online. A man in his 60s was arrested at the scene and has been charged in connection with the incident. He appeared before a special sitting of Waterford District Court yesterday evening. Advertisement Businessman John Fitzgibbon (67), with an address given as New York, US, appeared before Judge John Cheatle. Addressing the court, Mr O'Sullivan's sister Claire O'Sullivan said her brother was a beloved father and grandfather with decades of experience driving motorcycles. She told the court: 'I'm using this time to advocate for a person who died this morning.' She described him as a 'model husband, model father'. Judge Cheatle set bail at €10,000 and ordered the defendant to surrender both his Irish and American passports. The bail is to be paid to Judge Cheatle on Tuesday. Relatives of Mr Fitzgibbon both swore an oath to act as independent sureties for him while the proceedings are ongoing. Gardaí have issued an appeal for anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward. They have called on anyone who was in the Monvoy Cross area between 7.30pm and 7.50pm and who may have witnessed the incident to contact investigating gardaí. Specifically, they have asked any road users who were travelling in the area and may have footage, including dash cam footage, to make this footage available to gardaí. Gardaí can be contacted at the Tramore Garda Station on 051 391620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. Michael O'Sullivan is survived by his wife Lillian, his son Nicholas, his daughters Fiona, Heather and Rebecca. His remains will repose at The Family Home, Cullencastle, Tramore on Monday the 14 July from 5pm until 7pm. His Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday, 15 July at 10am at The Church of the Holy Cross, Tramore. A private cremation will take place on Wednesday 16 July. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
