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John Magnier tells barrister he came to court 'for protection, not to be slaughtered'
Summary
During a High Court hearing on 29 May 2025, John Magnier, the billionaire behind Coolmore Stud, testified that a barrister had "unfairly gone after" his good name and that he had come to court for "protection, not to be slaughtered." He argued that his reputation was essential for business and that the opposition's lawyer, Martin Hayden SC, had tried to undermine it. Magnier claimed that a failed €15 million land deal in Tipperary had been agreed with Barne Estate on 22 August 2023, with an exclusivity period until 30 September 2023, but that the estate later sold the land to Maurice Regan for €22.25 million. He alleged that the estate's representatives had misrepresented the agreement and that he had attempted to enforce the deal by suing the estate, Richard Thomson‑Moore and associated companies. The case remains before Mr Justice Max Barrett.
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What: Report matter: John Magnier tells barrister he came to court 'for protection, not to be slaughtered'. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
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- August 22, 2023 Other
- August 31 Other
- September 30 Other
- September 7, 2023 Other
- 2025-05-29 Publication
Why: Mr Magnier told the court that his good name is important because: "I can't do business without a good name. CNI source report
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