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Can a telecoms provider install cables in my garden – even though I’m not their customer?
It seems odd to allow the retention of unsightly cables on my house Patrick O’Connor, Senior Partner and Solicitor at our firm, recently featured in The Irish Times Property Clinic. You can read the original article here. I would like to know if it would be...

I’m worried about our home being devalued because our neighbour’s trees block light. What can we do?
'I’m worried that it will seriously reduce the value of our beautiful architect-designed home.' Patrick O’Connor, Senior Partner and Solicitor at our firm, recently featured in The Irish Times Property Clinic. You can read the original article here. Our solar panels...

Is it true we have no legal right to our sea view?
'When we have to sell up, our home's selling point, the fabulous view, won’t exist.' Patrick O’Connor, Senior Partner and Solicitor at our firm, recently featured in The Irish Times Property Clinic. You can read the original article here and or read the full article...

Judge Dan Shields Award presented to former Law Society of Ireland President, Patrick O’Connor
Photographed: Patrick and Gillian O'Connor Patrick O’Connor was honoured by his colleagues at the Mayo Solicitors bar Association Annual Dinner Dance which was held at Lisloughrey Lodge on Friday 29th November 2024 when he was presented with the Judge Dan Shields...

Who is responsible for repairing sewerage pipe damage affecting our houses?
Both Irish Water and the local council claim it is a private matter Patrick O'Connor, Senior Partner and Solicitor at our firm, recently featured in The Irish Times Property Clinic. You can read the original article here and or read the full article below. I live in a...

How can my house generate an income now that I’m living in a nursing home?
Can you advise me about what’s involved in renting, and ‘pledged’ housing? Can you advise me please about house rental and “pledged” housing? I own a semidetached three bedroom house in a cul-de-sac in South Dublin. I am in a nursing home now and will be for the...