Film star turned farmer; Jones sets up in Kenmare Bay
The film star is to turn farmer following the half- million euro purchase of a 75-acre holding on the northern slopes of Kenmare Bay.
His new, and now old house, has been given a guide price of 1 million.
According to his solicitor, Colm Murphy, Mr Jones is very happy in Kenmare, but wants more land for horses and one holiday home in Kerry is enough, he quipped.
Although the details of the sale haven’t been released, it’s believed the secluded holding overlooking Kenmare Bay comes with an old farmhouse. An existing structure like this would smooth the path through planning for the Watford-born star.
He has spent the last two years building a large, but quite restrained property on the shores of Kenmare Bay, but feels the need for more space, and privacy, said Mr Murphy.
His present property, will be sold on the open market next week through Remax Coastal Properties, the Kenmare-based firm who are handling the sale at Coornaguillagh, which is eight miles from Kenmare The fact there is public access in front of the house is part of the reason for Mr Jones’ decision to up sticks as his new home will not have direct public access.
According to Mr Murphy, Mr Jones came to Kerry for privacy and while his new home is not a major secret, he still feels the need for peace and quiet while he’s here.
The fact there is public access in front of the house is part of the reason for Mr Jones’ decision to up sticks as his new home will not have direct public access.
According to Mr Murphy, Mr Jones came to Kerry for privacy and while his new home is not a major secret, he still feels the need for peace and quiet while he’s here. It is understood the Government felt the challenge would undermine the tribunal and that it was the principle rather than the cost that was the deciding factor.
Mr Higgins and Mr Howlin were told a large number of criminal convictions were unsafe. They were also told Assistant Commissioners Kevin Carty and Tony Hickey were compromised by their relationship with Detective Sergeant John White and that Mr White planted evidence in cases where convictions were needed. In ruling that the sources of the allegations must be disclosed, the tribunal also ordered Eircom to hand over the two politicians’ phone and fax records. The Oireachtas will now obtain its own legal advice and has its own funding to potentially back the case. The matter will be discussed at the Dáil and Seanad committees on procedures and privileges this week.
