Bank wins possession ruling in Sligo home case

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The High Court ruled that Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank is entitled to possession of Bridget Cunningham’s Sligo home, while reserving the dispute over interest for a full hearing. The proceedings were reported on 6 February 2024.

The ruling concerned a property at Mount Edwards Heights, Ballinfull. Cunningham’s daughter, Teresa Gillespie, acting as executrix, had argued that the bank’s possession action was out of time. The judge held that the action was not statute-barred because it sought possession; he said the bank was entitled to possession because the life loan had not been repaid. The separate interest dispute remained for determination.