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AN ENNIS family whose home was burnt down a fortnight ago has been forced to move to temporary illegal accommodation in Limerick, the family’s solicitor has claimed.
The Mongans’ family home at Shalee Drive, Cloughleigh, Ennis was extensively damaged by fire on Saturday, May 24.
The revelation came as two mem- bers of the family appeared in court last Friday, charged in connection with an incident in Ennis last Octo- ber.
Christy Mongans Senior (49) and Jim Mongans (18), of Shalee Drive, were charged with violent disorder, at Cloughleigh, Ennis, on October 11 last year.
Garda Dominic Regan told Ennis District Court last Friday that he met both men by appointment on May 25 ENe
In reply to charge Mr Mongan
Senior replied, “I was not involved” while Jim Mongans did not reply to charge after caution, said the garda.
Defending solicitor Tara Godfrey said Mr Mongans Senior was not in ous
“He is unwell. He suffers from ser1- ous heart problems. The family home was burnt down recently and they are staying in temporary illegal accom- modation in Limerick,” she said.
She said Mr Mongans Senior’s doc- tor confirmed to her that he had not been in regular attendance, due to his ill health.
Inspector Tom Kennedy said he would accept what Ms Godfrey had to say.
The case was adjourned until Sep- tember.