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Action over sale of school's playing grounds is resolved
Summary
In a High Court case concerning the Christian Brothers' plan to sell part of Clonkeen College's playing grounds to builders for €18 million, the parties reached a settlement. The board of management of the 520‑pupil school had sued the congregation, arguing that the sale would harm the school and that a 2006 agreement guaranteed the fields' continued use. The congregation denied any such agreement and claimed a binding contract to sell the land. The court, presided over by Ms Justice Carmel Stewart, allowed the case to be struck out on consent, with no settlement details disclosed. A statement from the parties announced an amicable agreement, including the donation of almost four acres of land to the Edmund Rice Schools Trust to secure first‑class sports facilities, and the development of adjoining land to fund school facilities.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Action over sale of school's playing grounds is resolved. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- March 16th Adjournment
- 2018-06-22 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Outcome: The hearing began on March 16th, and had been adjourned from time to time.
Places mentioned
- High Court
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