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Proceedings over original copy of Amhrán na bhFiann are adjourned

Date
2018-03-15
Stage
Hearing Or Decision
Primary locality
Limerick
County
Limerick

Summary

In a High Court case, Lorcan Bourke, a descendant of Peadar Kearney, has sought the return of an original signed copy of Amhrán na bhFiann and other items from the former Bourke's Bar in Limerick. The bar's premises were sold by receiver Anne O'Dwyer of Duff Phelps Ireland Ltd, and a new pub is set to open there. Bourke claims the receiver holds his items, including the anthem copy, two framed pictures of "The Fields of Athenry" and "Dublin in the Rare Auld Times" signed by composer Pete St. John, and seeks declarations that any sale of these items is void, along with damages. O'Dwyer denies possession of the items and has offered an undertaking not to dispose of any that may be in her care pending the hearing. Justice Caroline Costello adjourned the case for a month, allowing both parties to exchange documents and prepare further submissions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Proceedings over original copy of Amhrán na bhFiann are adjourned. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

Case subjects

Lorcan Bourke

Applicant

Peadar Kearney

Applicant

Outcome: Peadar Kearney seeking the return of an original copy of Amhrán na bhFiann signed by the composer and other items, have been adjourned.

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • High Court
Address Area
  • Catherine Street
Secondary Mention

Topics

Stage Hearing Or Decision

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