Couple face jail for alleged interference with receiver

A farmer, his wife, and several other people, including anti-eviction activist Ben Gilroy, are facing jail over alleged interference with a receiver appointed over lands in Co Kildare.

Paul O’Shea spent just over two weeks in jail when he was previously found in contempt of court orders restraining interference with receiver George Maloney’s attempts to sell lands owned by Mr O’Shea at his home at Davidstown, Castledermot.

Mr O’Shea was released by a High Court judge earlier this month after giving a sworn undertaking to purge his contempt and comply with court orders. The matter was adjourned on certain conditions in an effort to progress matters.