Bankrupt lawyer’s children to appeal loss of home

The four adult children of bankrupt solicitor Brian O’Donnell are to appeal a High Court ruling that allowed Bank of Ireland possession of their home in Killiney, Co Dublin.

The property, on three-and-a-half acres at Gorse Hill, Vico Rd, Killiney, was valued at €30m in 2006 but its current value has been estimated at between €6m and €7m.

In July, Mr Justice Brian McGovern dismissed an action by Blake, Blaise, Bruce and Alexandra O’Donnell aimed at preventing a bank appointed receiver from taking possession of the property.