McElhinney’s of Athboy ordered to hand over store

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McElhinney’s of Athboy was ordered to hand over its store by the High Court, in a ruling reported on 28 January 2016. The premises is on Main Street, Athboy, Co Meath.

Mr Justice Paul Gilligan granted Bank of Ireland and receiver Barry Forrest an injunction for possession and required Mr Neal Sweeney and others notified of the order to vacate. The premises had to be handed over to the receiver by 5.30pm on Thursday 4 February. The judge also referred serious criminality complaints made by the parties to the Garda Commissioner. Dr Michael Grimes said he intended appealing the decision.