The house was built in 2000 and extends to over 5,000 sq. ft

Glenderreen House in Co Carlow enjoys a private setting off a quiet country road

The incident was referred to at the start of the trial when the jury was not present, and the court heard masked men had broken into Ms Hand’s home, smashed the windows and stabbed her boyfriend.

The couple were refused planning permission in 2006 but they proceeded to construct a home considerably larger than that for which they had sought permission.

Two major property price reports note Mayo house prices jumping by up to 7% with local auctioneers stating that the price hike is bigger than that in larger towns.

Waterford hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald owns the property but, as of August 2022, just over €280,000 was owed by him to Pepper Finance Ireland DAC