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Couples face jail if they fail to vacate Cabragh Bridge site
Summary
In August 2019, the High Court heard that two couples, William and Elizabeth McCarthy and John and Winnie McCarthy, had failed to vacate an unofficial halting site at Cabragh Bridge in Co. Tipperary, despite orders from Tipperary County Council. The court had previously issued injunctions requiring the removal of mobile homes, vehicles and caravans and the cessation of residence at the site. The McCarthys were given until 5 pm on Thursday, 8 August to comply, or face imprisonment for contempt. The judge offered them a final chance to comply or seek legal advice, noting that the defendants had been served with the orders but were not fully satisfied that the consequences of non‑compliance were explained. The council had offered alternative accommodation, which the defendants rejected, and the court noted that the council's offer remained open. The case was adjourned to give the defendants a final opportunity to comply with the court's orders.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Couples face jail if they fail to vacate Cabragh Bridge site. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- Thursday, August 8th Adjournment
- September 2018 Other
- 2019-08-01 Publication
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Outcome: The McCarthys had until 5pm next Thursday, August 8th to vacate the site, or face the prospect of being jailed for contempt.
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