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Michael Flatley settles damages claim over fire damage to Cork castle

Summary

Michael Flatley brought a High Court damages claim against several parties for alleged negligence in works carried out at his Castle Hyde property in Co Cork. The claim arose after a fire on 18 June 2015 damaged the historic house, which Flatley had been renovating since 1999. He alleged that the fire started in an electrical panel and spread, causing extensive damage, and that the plumbing system was incorrectly designed, leading to basement flooding. Flatley sued architect and interior designer Mr Peter Inston, consultant engineer Sean R. McCarthy, and engineering firm Malachy Walsh & Partners, claiming breach of contract, misrepresentation and negligence. All defendants denied the allegations and argued the claim was statute‑barred. On 29 July 2022 the parties settled the claim, the proceedings were struck out, and the settlement terms remain confidential. No further details were disclosed to the court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Michael Flatley settles damages claim over fire damage to Cork castle. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• June 18, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2001 and 2006 Other
• 2022-07-29 Publication

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