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'We all shook hands and asked if they would stay for dinner' - John Magnier's wife backs land deal claim
Summary
In a High Court hearing on 30 May 2025, Susan Magnier, wife of billionaire John Magnier, supported her husband's claim that a €15 million purchase of a 751‑acre tract in County Tipperary had been agreed at a kitchen‑table meeting on 22 August 2023 at the Coolmore estate. She testified that the sellers, represented by estate agent John Stokes, moved to another room to contact trustees and a beneficiary before returning to accept the offer. The Magniers allege that the deal was later abandoned in favour of a higher €22.25 million offer from New York developer Maurice Regan, who they say used a "full‑frontal assault" to undermine the agreement. The defendants deny any agreement, claiming they required trustee consent and ultimately sold to Regan. The case is set to continue before Mr Justice Max Barrett next week.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'We all shook hands and asked if they would stay for dinner' - John Magnier's wife backs land deal claim. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- August 22, 2023 Other
- August 31 Other
- September 30 Other
- 2025-05-30 Publication
Case subjects
Respondent
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Tipperary
- Barne Estate
- Mr Magnier. Barne Estate
- Barne Estate
Topics
Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime
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