Could there be a more appropriate, atmospheric time to launch the sale of Carrigrohane Castle than All Hallows Eve, or Halloween?

Heartbroken couple Patricia and John Burnett lost their modest bungalow to a lender after falling into arrears on a €169,000 loan, originally taken out on their house in 2006 to pay for business debts.

A COUPLE whose repossessed home was stripped clean by thieves have warned of measures needed to maintain and secure properties after courts hand them over to lenders.