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Irish Times
4 days ago
- Irish Times
Caravan occupants in Celbridge carpark face possible contempt over refusal to leave
Three caravans that have been parked in a car park in Celbridge, Co Kildare , since October must be removed by this Thursday, July 10th, the High Court has ordered. If they fail to do so, the occupants could face applications by the car park owners to have them jailed for contempt, the court heard. Last week, Mr Justice Brian Cregan gave 'persons unknown' in occupation of the car park in the Abbey Car Park, Clane Road until Tuesday, July 8th, to vacate the property. It is owned by the St John of God Trust (Ireland), which uses it for car parking for its community-based services and tea rooms there and it also licenses it to Kildare County Council for use as a public car park. Since the caravans arrived, the court has been told, there has been disruption to the trust's services and intimidation and aggression towards patients and staff. There has also been an accumulation of waste throughout the car park. Early efforts by the county council to service notices directing the occupants to vacate the property have not been successful. Last Wednesday, following a one-side only represented application by the trust seeking the removal of the caravans and occupants, Mr Justice Cregan granted an interim order requiring that the car park be vacated by 1pm on Tuesday, July 8th. He said the occupants could turn up in court on Tuesday to make their case about the order if they wished. When the case returned, Conor Sheehan BL, for the trust, said there had been no appearance by the occupants and the caravans were still there. He asked the court to make its order stay in place pending full hearing of the case. Mr Justice Cregan was satisfied to do so and said if the caravans are not gone by Thursday at 1pm, the trust could take whatever steps it chooses to enforce the order including asking the court to issue an attachment and committal order which can lead to the imprisonment of the occupants for contempt.
BreakingNews.ie
5 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Caravan occupants face possible contempt over refusal to leave car park
Three caravans that have been parked in a car park in Celbridge, Co Kildare, since October must be removed by this Thursday, the High Court has ordered. If they fail to do so, the occupants could face applications by the car park owners to have them jailed for contempt, the court heard. Advertisement Last week, Mr Justice Brian Cregan gave "persons unknown" in occupation of the car park in the Abbey Car Park, Clane Road, until Tuesday, July 8th, to vacate the property. It is owned by the St John of God Trust (Ireland) which uses it for car parking for its community based services and tea rooms there and it also licenses it to Kildare County Council for use as a public car park. Since the caravans arrived, the court has been told, there has been disruption to the trust's services and intimidation and aggression towards patients and staff. There has also been an accumulation of waste throughout the car park. Early efforts by the county council to service notices directing the occupants to vacate the property have not been successful. Advertisement Last Wednesday, following a one-side only represented application by the trust seeking the removal of the caravans and occupants, Mr Justice Brian Cregan granted an interim order requiring that the car be vacated by 1pm on Tuesday, July 8th. Ireland Woman beaten with golf club by partner in 'savage'... Read More He said the occupants could turn up in court on Tuesday to make their case about the order if they wished. When the case returned, Conor Sheehan BL, for the trust, said there had been no appearance by the occupants and the caravans were still there. He asked the court to make its order stay in place pending full hearing of the case. Mr Justice Cregan was satisfied to do so and said if the caravans are not gone by Thursday at 1pm, the trust could take whatever steps it chooses to enforce the order including asking the court to issue an attachment and committal order which can lead to the imprisonment of the occupants for contempt.
Irish Times
25-06-2025
- Irish Times
Woman abducted after petrol bomb threat over missing dog, court hears
A woman was 'dragged' into a car and driven around for 90 minutes after alleged threats to petrol bomb her Co Kildare home in a row over a missing dog, a court heard. Samantha Leeson (34), of Priory Square, St Raphael's Manor, Celbridge, Co Kildare, and 36-year-old Richard O'Leary, of Bawnlea Green, Tallaght, Co Dublin, were charged with burglary and threatening to damage the woman's door and windows in Castletown, Celbridge. They were refused bail when they appeared separately before Judge David McHugh at Blanchardstown District Court on Wednesday. Det Garda Conrad Casey objected to their bail. READ MORE He alleged that at 10.10pm on June 23rd, Mr O'Leary arrived at the woman's home with others in a Volkswagen Jetta. Ms Leeson, a mother of two, was allegedly driving the car. The contested bail hearings were told that gardaí obtained CCTV footage with audio from a neighbouring premises showing the car arriving at the property. Det Garda Casey said Ms Leeson got out of the car. He told the court that a panel on the front door was then broken. The detective claimed Ms Leeson was roaring and shouting: 'Get out here now or there's petrol bombs going through the doors, and get out here now before I break every other window.' It was claimed that Ms Leeson then gained entry to the house, followed by Mr O'Leary and another unnamed man. The alleged victim gave a statement that they came in 'against her will', the judge was told. The court heard the CCTV showed Ms Leeson 'dragging the woman out of her house by her clothing, she is begging the female to stop, but she doesn't, and she is forced into the Volkswagen Jetta that is parked in the driveway, forced into the back seat'. The footage was not played during the hearing. The court was told that two males, including Mr O'Leary, sat on either side of the woman. About an hour and a half later, gardaí stopped the Volkswagen at Fortunestown Lane in Tallaght and found the woman still in the car, it was claimed. The judge noted the alleged injured party was not in court, and the detective could not say why. He said his objection to bail was based on concerns about witness intimidation and that the pair would not appear in court. Solicitor Leonard Leader, defending, told the court Ms Leeson had been friends with the complainant, but the relationship deteriorated. He told the court his client was a dog-lover who had asked the complainant to look after her dog. Despite requests, information on the pet's whereabouts was not forthcoming. 'She thought that the dog had been entered into dog fights,' Mr Leonard said. The detective agreed that was the alleged background. Pleading for bail with conditions, the solicitor said Ms Leeson had two young children, and 'the prospect of prison terrifies her'. He argued that there was insufficient evidence to predict she would fail to turn to court. Judge McHugh stressed the accused had the presumption of innocence, but said the charges were very serious. Noting the Garda evidence and defence submissions, he denied bail in each case and remanded the two in custody. Mr O'Leary will appear at Cloverhill District Court on Friday, while unemployed Ms Leeson will face her next hearing at Blanchardstown District Court via video link on July 1st. They have yet to indicate pleas. The charges are under the Theft and Fraud and Criminal Damage Act, which carry 14- and 10-year sentences, respectively. Legal aid was granted.
BreakingNews.ie
25-06-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Man and woman (30s) charged in relation to alleged false imprisonment of woman
A man and a woman, both aged in their 30s, have been charged in relation to the alleged false imprisonment of a woman in Co Kildare. The alleged incident of false imprisonment of a woman occurred in Castletown, Celbridge, Co Kildare on Monday. Advertisement Both the man and woman are due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court No 1 this morning at 10.30am. Investigations are ongoing, gardaí said.
Irish Times
24-06-2025
- Irish Times
Two arrested over alleged false imprisonment of woman in Co Kildare
Gardaí investigating the alleged false imprisonment of a woman at a property in Co Kildare on Monday night have arrested two suspects for questioning. A man and woman were arrested in a late night operation in Tallaght, west Dublin. Gardaí have sealed off the scene at Castletown, Celbridge, where the woman was allegedly held against her will in an incident that ended just after 10pm. 'Following patrols carried out by gardaí from Kildare North Community Engagement and DMR South Crime Tallaght, two individuals were arrested in Tallaght, Dublin 24 in relation to this incident within 90 minutes of gardaí first being alerted,' Garda Headquarters said in a statement. READ MORE The two suspects, who are both in their 30s, were being held by gardaí under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in the eastern region. The can be interviewed for up to 24 hours without charge. Investigating gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward and contact Leixlip Garda station. More to follow . . .
