A fresh row is brewing between Bewley’s and its landlord Ronan Group Real Estate – this time over ownership of iconic stained-glass panels worth about €2m.
RGRE, controlled by developer Johnny Ronan, has written to Bewley’s “seeking written acknowledgement” from the company that it does not have any claim to them.
It comes as Bewley’s owner Paddy Campbell stated he intended to donate the valuable artwork to the public as he heads into retirement.
Ownership of the decorative glass panels, commissioned by Bewley’s from artists including Harry Clarke, Pauline Bewick and Jim Fitzpatrick, has already been transferred to the café’s parent company.