By Moselaunch 
Illegally Converted Bungalow in Regency Driver’s Home Listed for €2,250
An illegally converted bungalow on the property of convicted getaway driver Jason Bonney in Portmarnock, Dublin, was recently advertised for rent at €2,250 per month. Bonney, who is currently serving an eight-and-a-half-year sentence for his role in the 2016 Regency Hotel gangland shooting, had previously been denied permission to convert the garage into a two-bedroom home by both Fingal County Council and An Bord Pleanála.
Despite these rulings, the converted garage was listed on Daft.ie as a “single-storey detached two-bedroom apartment/bungalow located near the Dart line.” The advertisement, which garnered over 700 views before being removed, described the property as featuring two bedrooms, a modern kitchen, and private outdoor spaces. The contact person for the listing was identified as “Jason B,” but inquiries to the provided number went unanswered.
Controversial Property and Past Refusals
Bonney had sought permission to convert the garage into a residence for his daughter and grandson, citing a lengthy wait for social housing. However, the planning board upheld the council’s refusal in 2016, noting that the garage had been approved only for use as a private gym and could not be sold or rented independently to ensure sustainable development.
The converted property is part of Bonney’s estate in Drumnigh Woods, a gated community known for its exclusivity. The estate previously housed celebrities like Brian McFadden and Kerry Katona.
Bonney’s Criminal Conviction
Jason Bonney, a former boxing coach with ties to notorious gangster Gerry “The Monk” Hutch, was convicted alongside co-defendant Paul Murphy for facilitating the 2016 Regency Hotel shooting. The court found that both men provided vehicles to assist the escape of the hitmen involved in the attack, which resulted in the death of David Byrne.
Bonney was accused of using his black BMW X5 jeep as part of the getaway convoy, while Murphy provided a silver Toyota Avensis taxi. Despite their denials and attempts to discredit evidence, the Special Criminal Court convicted them both, with the judge describing Bonney’s defense as “malevolent” and accusing him of falsely implicating his deceased father.
A Tarnished Legacy
Bonney, who owns multiple properties across Dublin, built a significant real estate portfolio during the economic boom. However, his criminal connections and current incarceration overshadow his once-successful career. The illegally converted bungalow on his estate serves as a stark reminder of his defiance of planning regulations and his links to Dublin’s gangland activities.