In an article in the edition of August 23rd last, concerning property in Rosses Point, Co Sligo, it was stated that a Church of England vicar, Rev Chave-Cox and his wife were claiming rights to property there through an interest in the Middleton Estate. Revd Guy Chave-Cox has not laid claim to any land in Rosses Point. In fact, it is Mrs Chave-Cox only who has an interest in the Middleton Estate.
It was also stated that a number of home-owners received solicitors’ letters containing a 28-day notice to quit their property.
Only one such letter was sent and it was not issued due to any non-payment of ground rent. Solicitors P O’Connor and Son have confirmed that Mr Joe Carter of Howley Carter Co. does not represent the recipient of any 28-day notice letter.
The article also stated that Mrs Chave-Cox was at Rosses Point checking what land the Middleton Estate has rights to. Mrs Chave-Cox has pointed out that she took measurements of buildings in need of repair whilst in the locality on holiday with her family.
The article stated correctly that most of the Middleton family left Ireland up to 90 years ago. Mrs Chave-Cox has pointed out that the majority holding of the estate was in Irish hands less than 20 years ago.
Any distress caused by the errors is regretted.