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The Irish Sun
25-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Tributes paid to ‘exceptionally kind' man, 46, killed in horror Clare workplace accident as locals ‘deeply saddened'
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died following a tragic workplace accident in Clare yesterday. Joe Crosse, 46, from The incident took place around 10am on Thursday, July 24, in Ennistymon. Locals described Mr Crosse as an "exceptionally kind man" who had raised thousands of euros for a number of different Paying tribute the Lahinch Playground Project said "We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Joe Crosse Ennistymon. "Joe was kind enough to help us raise READ MORE ON NEWS "He has also been known and respected by so many in the community and surrounding areas for his kindness of "We send our sincere sympathies to the entire family." Last year, Mr Crosse took part in a solo relay for life run for the Tributes have poured in for the well-liked local man following his sudden death. Most read in Irish News One said: "A wonderful decent man and community person. Great tradesman and shocking to learn of his tragic fall." Another said: "Joe was a sound fella. Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads "He used to come into spar most mornings for his coffee and 3 sausage rolls or a filled croissant with ham and cheese. "Rip to a lovely person." The Health and A No funeral arrangements have been made as yet. 1 Joe Crosse suffered life-threatening injuries following a fall Credit: Journalist collects
Irish Examiner
09-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
21-acre land parcel in Limerick fetches over €18,000 an acre at auction
The Limerick office of GVM Auctioneers reported another successful agricultural land auction last week. The sale took place of a 21-acre holding at Robertstown, Shanagolden, Co Limerick. at GVM's auction rooms in central Limerick City, on July 2, with Tom Crosse wielding the gavel. This was a hybrid auction, with bids also coming in online via Between online bidders and bidders present, there were five participants in all. The property was a prime piece of Golden Vale grassland, with 75m of road frontage, south of the N69, 3km southeast of Foynes and 30km west of Limerick City. 'The holding is flat in nature and of good quality,' said Mr Crosse. 'It's set out in permanent pasture and is ideal for all types of farming use.' Bidding opened at €210,000. The property was formally placed on the market at €310,000. Several bids later, the gavel fell on a price of €382,000, or €18,100/acre. Tom Crosse was delighted with the price obtained, saying it 'far exceeded the anticipated selling price… The end bidder was online and bought in trust, we believe, on behalf of a local farmer.' Mr Crosse further added the Adare/Foynes bypass was now beginning to positively influence local land prices, as affected landowners endeavour to replace parcels they have lost to accommodate the new roads. Read More Almost €16k/acre expected for quality 48a East Cork farm
The Journal
27-06-2025
- Business
- The Journal
Bewley's seek rent reduction for iconic Grafton St outlet from Johnny Ronan company at High Court
BEWLEY'S CAFE AND a company owned by property developer Johnny Ronan have gone to the High Court in a row over €747,000 per year rent for the iconic Grafton Street outlet. Mr Ronan's RGRE Grafton Limited has stated that the rent should actually be €1 million while a valuer called by the famous coffee company says it should be €518,000. The High Court has heard that prior to October last year, Bewley's had been paying €1.46 million for the same premises but that figure was reduced following a rental valuation by the Circuit Court. The High Court appeal was taken by Bewley's Café Grafton Street Ltd (BCGSL) through Beauchamps solicitors, led by Simon Murphy, against the rent granted to RGRE Grafton Limited, which owns the building located at 78-79 Grafton Street, Dublin 2. RGRE Grafton have cross-appealed the decision. The difference between the two sides' figures over a five-year rental period amounts to over €2.5M. The case centres on the methods behind the valuations of both sides. The court has been told that BCGSL held the lease on the building from 1987 for 35 years, a deal that expired in August 2022. BCGSL then received a new tenancy under Part II of the Landlord and Tenant (Amendment) Act 1980. In October, the café had its annual rent cut in half following a ruling by Judge Jennifer O'Brien, who ruled it should have to pay a rent of more than €738,000 per year. That figure was later adjusted to €747K – still a 50% drop to the previous €1.46 million being paid. The Circuit Court found that this fairly represented what a willing tenant would pay and a willing landlord would take for the premises as of August 2022 over a five-year lease term and that BCGSL was entitled to almost €1M for rent paid since the expiry of the previous lease. Advertisement Both sides are appealing the decision of the Circuit Court. Fergus Crosse, an expert valuer retained by BCGSL, has told the High Court that improvements to the Bewley's building made by BCGSL also meant that the gross rent should be reduced. Mr Crosse is of the opinion that the statutory rental value of the property is €518K. David Potter, a valuer with Savills, was retained by RGRE Grafton. He said the statutory rent should be €1M per annum. Mr Crosse told Mr David Whelan SC, for BCGLS, that he employed a 'zoning' of arrears of the floor space at the café which meant that Zone A, closest to the entrance, would be the most valuable. Each tranche of zones was measured at 20 feet from the entry. Mr Crosse said he used comparator properties on Grafton Street in his analysis and that Zone B would be valued at 50% of Zone A and that Zone C would be valued at 50% of Zone B. Mr Potter said that an 'overall' view was more effective in determining the rent and that the use of the zoning model in this case led to a 'misvaluation'. Mr Potter said that the use of the zoning model meant that the restaurant floor space far from the door was now valued at a lower rate by Mr Crosse which 'undervalued' the restaurant area. 'Bewley's space at the back is big money, it's the main restaurant,' said Mr Potter. 'It can't be valued as if it is the cheapest, worst space. Zoning undervalues it significantly, as if the rear is ancillary, but it is not – it is a really attractive restaurant,' he said. Mr Potter said that a valuation of €24 per square foot of the restaurant area while the staff room in nearby McDonald's restaurant was valued at €60 per square foot amounted to a 'fundamental misvaluation'. Mr Potter said he was valuing the property as a restaurant and not a restaurant-retail use agreement and said that Dublin City Council previously gave an opinion that it would prefer the use of Bewley's to be maintained as a restaurant and not a retail outlet. The case continues before Ms Justice Sara Phelan. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Independent
27-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Bewley's Cafe and landlord Johnny Ronan in fresh court battle over rent
Mr Ronan's RGRE Grafton Limited has stated that the rent should actually be €1 m while a valuer called by the famous coffee company says it should be €518,000. The High Court has heard that prior to October last year, Bewley's had been paying €1.46 m for the same premises but that figure was reduced following a rental valuation by the Circuit Court. The High Court appeal was taken by Bewley's Café Grafton Street Ltd (BCGSL) through Beauchamps solicitors, led by Simon Murphy, against the rent granted to RGRE Grafton Limited, which owns the building located at 78-79 Grafton Street, Dublin 2. RGRE Grafton have cross-appealed the decision. The difference between the two sides' figures over a five-year rental period amounts to over €2.5M. The case centres on the methods behind the valuations of both sides. The court has been told that BCGSL held the lease on the building from 1987 for 35 years, a deal that expired in August 2022. BCGSL then received a new tenancy under Part II of the Landlord and Tenant (Amendment) Act 1980. In October, the café had its annual rent cut in half following a ruling by Judge Jennifer O'Brien, who ruled it should have to pay a rent of more than €738,000 per year. That figure was later adjusted to €747K - still a 50% drop to the previous €1.46 m being paid. The Circuit Court found that this fairly represented what a willing tenant would pay and a willing landlord would take for the premises as of August 2022 over a five-year lease term and that BCGSL was entitled to almost €1M for rent paid since the expiry of the previous lease. Both sides are appealing the decision of the Circuit Court. Fergus Crosse, an expert valuer retained by BCGSL, has told the High Court that improvements to the Bewley's building made by BCGSL also meant that the gross rent should be reduced. Mr Crosse is of the opinion that the statutory rental value of the property is €518K. David Potter, a valuer with Savills, was retained by RGRE Grafton. He said the statutory rent should be €1M per annum. Mr Crosse told Mr David Whelan SC, for BCGLS, that he employed a 'zoning' of arrears of the floor space at the café which meant that Zone A, closest to the entrance, would be the most valuable. Each tranche of zones was measured at 20 feet from the entry. Mr Crosse said he used comparator properties on Grafton Street in his analysis and that Zone B would be valued at 50% of Zone A and that Zone C would be valued at 50% of Zone B. Mr Potter said that an 'overall' view was more effective in determining the rent and that the use of the zoning model in this case led to a 'misvaluation'. Mr Potter said that the use of the zoning model meant that the restaurant floor space far from the door was now valued at a lower rate by Mr Crosse which "undervalued" the restaurant area. 'Bewley's space at the back is big money, it's the main restaurant,' said Mr Potter. 'It can't be valued as if it is the cheapest, worst space. Zoning undervalues it significantly, as if the rear is ancillary, but it is not - it is a really attractive restaurant,' he said. Mr Potter said that a valuation of €24 per square foot of the restaurant area while the staff room in nearby McDonald's restaurant was valued at €60 per square foot amounted to a 'fundamental misvaluation'. Mr Potter said he was valuing the property as a restaurant and not a restaurant-retail use agreement and said that Dublin City Council previously gave an opinion that it would prefer the use of Bewley's to be maintained as a restaurant and not a retail outlet. The case continues before Ms Justice Sara Phelan.
Irish Examiner
28-04-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Limerick farm fetches €17,000/acre at auction
Limerick-based auctioneers GVM Property had another successful auction last week with a 30-acre property at Ballyshane, Newcastlewest, Co Limerick. This is a part of the Golden Vale that has been much coveted over the last number of years, and the size of this holding meant that there was always likely to be a wide range of potential suitors. The auction was a 'hybrid' type, with bids coming live from the floor, as well as from online bidders. The property was described by auctioneer Tom Crosse as a compact parcel of land of medium quality located near the village of Monagea and on the road linking Monagea and Newcastle West. Significantly, the property included a derelict house — an element that draws a lot of attention these days with such a severe shortage of housing. 'Part of the land requires drainage,' Mr Crosse added, 'And there's good road frontage.' In all, there were eight bidders lining up on the day. Three of them were pre-registered online bidders, with five more bidders going the traditional route of being present on the floor. The bidding opened at €350,000 and after a number of bids, the farm was placed on the market at €475,000 (€16,000/acre). Bidding continued until the gavel fell at €510,000 (€17,000/acre) to a buyer believed to be a local farmer. Commenting immediately after the auction, Tom said that the price 'reflects the continuing and excellent demand for land". Unsurprisingly, the bidders on the day were a mixture of farmers and business people. Read More A solicitor's tips for a smooth land sale
